Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Primary rock topped with humus or gravel
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Vom Stein vineyard, Mautern
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 146 months
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size large oak cask
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details 12 years maturation in large old Austrian oak cask. Federspiel classification (11.5-12.5% alcohol). Biodynamic, Demeter-certified production.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes
Nose: dried apple, pear, peach, stone, mineral, subtle flint
Palate: full-bodied, layered, dried fruit, persistent, subtle, focused
Food Pairing shellfish, crab, lobster, seafood
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 96
James Suckling96
Wine Enthusiast98
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Nikolaigasse 3, 3512 Mautern, Wachau, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2732 829 01
Email
Owner
Familie Saahs
Cellarmaster
Nicolas Saahs