2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 7.9 g/L
Grape Varieties Riesling
Region Ried Heiligenstein
Soil Approximately 270-million-year-old permian desert sandstone with volcanic inclusions and carbonized remains of primeval vegetation
Orientation Ssw
Harvest Dates 21 September–4 October 2018
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Bottling Date August 2019
Production Details About 20% of the producer's Heiligenstein vineyards were Lyre-trained. Yield was restricted by rigorous thinning, and only healthy berries without botrytis were harvested. The must was fermented in stainless steel at 15–20°C and matured on its lees until summer bottling. The factsheet gives an elevation range of 230–345 m, residual-sugar description “dry,” recommended serving temperature 10–12°C, and 75-cl and 150-cl formats.
Tasting Notes Bright and expressive, with white flowers, acacia honey, yuzu and white peach; gripping, puristic sweet fruit, vibrant freshness, finesse, complexity and a long finish
Food Pairing Fish, poultry, veal, pork, duck, goose and Asian cuisine
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Grape Varieties Riesling
Region Ried Heiligenstein
Soil Approximately 270-million-year-old permian desert sandstone with volcanic inclusions and carbonized remains of primeval vegetation
Orientation Ssw
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2–4 October 2017
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Bottling Date August 2018
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details About 20% of the producer's Heiligenstein vineyards were Lyre-trained. Yield was restricted through rigorous thinning, and only healthy berries without botrytis were harvested. The must was fermented in stainless steel at 15–20°C and matured on its lees until summer bottling. The factsheet gives an elevation range of 230–345 m, residual-sugar description “dry,” recommended serving temperature 10–12°C, and 75-cl and 150-cl formats.
Tasting Notes Fully ripe and fine-boned, with lime, vineyard peach, lemon balm and menthol; focused and elegant, with pineapple and papaya, bracing balance, finesse and raciness
Food Pairing Fish, poultry, veal, pork, duck, goose and Asian cuisine
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Zwettlerstraße 23, 3550 Langenlois, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2734 2172-0
Email
Owner
Willi Bründlmayer
Cellarmaster
Willi Bründlmayer