Mark our words: 2019 will prove to be a benchmark Austrian vintage, and this is the finest Freiheit in our experience! Nigl, unquestionably one of Austria’s premier wine estates, crafts focused, chiseled wines of impeccable detail and transparency. In the phenomenal 2019 Kremstal vintage, Nigl’s Freiheit coveys the shimmering acidity, transparent clarity, and persistent mineral tension that we so adore. Nigl’s Freiheit – hailing from the deep Löss soils on which the Gruner thrives – casts a pale green-gold hue followed by crystalline aromas of green apple fruit, honeysuckle blossoms, jasmine, lentils, and white pepper. The wine then graces the palate with pure, mineral-driven green melon, lime, and kiwi fruit accented by suggestions of sweet snap peas, blond tobacco, and sweet fresh herbs. Brilliant acidity transitions the Freiheit to its long, zippy finish, which features echoing waves of deep Löss minerality and brisk impressions of citrus and melon fruits. Enjoy the wine now or over the coming five years with sauteed green vegetables, grilled zucchini, braised pork, and roast chicken.
