2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.3%
Residual Sugar 73 g/L
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 145 kcal / glass
150ml glass145 kcal
750ml bottle725 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification Auslese
Region Kremstal
Soil Gneiss-based primary rock with partial loess topsoil
Orientation South
Sites Single-vineyard Pfaffenberg; no blending
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Glass balloons and stainless-steel tanks of 50–500 L, selected according to batch quantity
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing Using A Pneumatic Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Pfaffenberg lies at 280–350 m and is planted at 5,000–6,500 vines/ha using a modified Moser training system; vines span 10–50 years and average 25 years. Fruit was selectively hand harvested, with green harvesting only rarely used and no sorting tables. The weather-dependent sweet-wine yield was very small and derived from selected botrytised grapes. Fermentation with cultured and natural yeast lasted 10–20 days at 22–25°C. The wine was racked twice, received no bâtonnage, was filtered, bottle-aged for one month and scheduled for September release. Production was 170 cases.
Critics Ratings 93
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Unterloiben 132, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2732 79355
Email
Owner
Emmerich Knoll III
Cellarmaster
Emmerich Knoll III