Origin
Austria, Wachau, Dürnstein
Quality grade
Wachau DAC
Site
Ried Kellerberg 
Normal Classification
Smaragd
Site Type
terraces
Varietal
Riesling 100 %
Geografical Orientation
south east, south
Sea Level
210 - 300 m
Soil
Gföhler Gneis
loess
Vineyard Site
The Kellerberg is composed of Gföhl gneiss, a metamorphic rock that was transformed from a granitic parent rock (plutonite).
Due to the south-east orientation of the Kellerberg, the vineyards faced away from the westerlies during the glaciations. This resulted in deeper loess deposits than on the slopes facing west. Loess can still be found in patches on the Kellerberg. Erosion on the slopes caused mixing of the glacial sediments with Gföhl gneiss material. This is reflected in the denser wines produced on the Kellerberg.
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mazeration
completely destemmed
Fermentation
partly spontaneous
large wooden barrel | used barrel
Filter
filtered
Maturing
large wooden barrel | 1200 L | used barrel | 12 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
high (15 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2017 - 2025
Wine Description
Hints of orange, yellow vineyard peach and lime zest. On the palate, the Riesling Kellerberg is taut with white fruit nuances and a racy acidity structure. A very balanced food companion from the well-known Wachau.