Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Wachau
Fermentation Vessels Amphora
Pressing Method Hand Hydraulic Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Spontaneous fermentation on the mash for approximately 5 weeks. Matured on the mash for 5 months (6 months total in amphora). Gently pressed by hand in a small hydraulic press. Bottled unfiltered without addition of sulphur.
Tasting Notes
Nose: beeswax, honeydew melon, biscuit, tropical fruit, cloves, cedar
Palate: caramel, marzipan, tropical fruits, dark chocolate, fine tannins, crisp acidity
Food Pairing grilled monkfish, calamari, spaghetti alle Vongole, beef carpaccio, baked asparagus, spicy Indian fish curry, mango-papaya salad
Critics Ratings Falstaff: Winemaker of the Year 2024
FalstaffWinemaker of the Year 2024
Vinous92
Falstaff91
Jancis Robinson17.5
Parker95
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dürnstein 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2711 371
Email
Owner
Domäne Wachau Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Heinz Frischengruber