Weingut Zahel
Ried Reisberg Mauerberg Riesling
2021
- Organic
- Biodynamic
- Sustainable
$39.86
Out of stock
About this winery
The Austrian Zahel winery, nestled in the green hills of the Vienna region, embodies the very essence of elegance and winemaking tradition. Founded over a century ago, the Zahel family has preserved and perfected its art through the generations, making its vineyards a symbol of quality and innovation in the Austrian wine world. Native grape varieties, such as Grüner Veltliner and Zweigelt, thrive in the region's rich and varied soils, benefiting from the moderate continental climate that...
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Product notes
Ried Reisberg is located in the southwestern corner of Vienna, where the ground is rich with pure limestone Dolomite chalk and impressive shell fossils. Even in warm vintages such as 2019, the nearby Viennese Forest provides a cooling counterpoint to the Pannonian winds from the south and ensures a long, steady growing season.
Production notes
Hand harvest; 100% de-stemmed. Spontaneous fermentation: 50% stainless steel & 50% in 1200l Stockinger barrels. 12 months on the fine lees in stainless steel and Stockinger barrels.
Tasting notes
Medium straw yellow with green reflexes; Citrus and pineapple aromas with light sweetness on the palette; vibrant acidity and chalky, spicy aromas in the finish.