2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Classification Wachau DAC Federspiel
Region Wachau
Closure Cork
Production Details The source lists élevage in a stainless-steel tank and conventional production.
Certifications Sustainable Austria
Tasting Notes Peter Moser, 30 June 2025: pale yellow-green; yellow and white apple, mango, herbs and tobacco; slender, mineral, with integrated acidity and a slight impression of fruit sweetness.
Critics Ratings 92

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Drinking Window 2024–2035
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Gneiss, Mica and slate
Harvest Dates Last third of October and beginning of November 2023
Sites Picked across the estate's vineyards
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Trade specifications disagree on élevage vessel: Wein-Konzept lists stainless-steel tank, while CB-Weinhandel lists maturation in a large wooden cask; the vessel therefore remains unresolved.
Tasting Notes Peter Moser, June 2024: honeydew melon, restrained herbal spice, floral notes and orange zest; elegant acidity, minerality and yellow tropical fruit on the finish.
Critics Ratings 93

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Classification Wachau DAC Federspiel
Region Wachau
Closure Cork
Tasting Notes Peter Moser, 10 July 2023: white apple, herbs and orange zest; juicy and elegant, with balanced acidity, a citrus finish and a fine impression of fruit sweetness.
Critics Ratings 93

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Classification Wachau DAC Federspiel
Region Wachau
Closure Cork
Tasting Notes Peter Moser, 27 June 2022: herbs, apple, mango, orange zest and pear; juicy, tightly knit and elegant, with balanced acidity and a mineral finish.
Critics Ratings 93

Producer Information

Address
Kremser Straße 8, 3620 Spitz, Austria
Phone
+43 2713 22090
Owner
Franz Hirtzberger
Cellarmaster
Franz Hirtzberger III

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