Riesling "Sand" 2017

Riesling

Wine Description

The sandy ground gives the grape an intensive aroma of apricot. The Riesling is very fruity on the palate with a subliminal acidic structure.

Wine Type
still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
12.5 %
Residual Sugar
2.9 g/l
Acid
6 g/l
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
8 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2024

Vineyard

Vineyard Site
Riesling "Grossriedenthal" consists mainly of grapes from the vineyards “Hinternberg” which connects the villages Großriedenthal and Neudegg. The vineyards here are mainly laid out as terraces. The name “Hinternberg” originates from the residents of Neudegg. For them the area on the south side was behind the hill, therefore “Hinternberg” (“Hinter” = behind + “Berg” = mountain/hill). Occasionally there are still footpaths visible between the vineyards where in earlier days the residents of Neudegg would walk to Großriedenthal.
Origin
Austria, Wagram
Quality grade
Qualitätswein
Site
Hinternberg
Site Type
terraces
Varietal
Riesling 100 % | 35 - 40 years
3500 plants/ha | 5000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south east, south
Sea Level
200 - 250 m
Soil
gravel
sand
loam

Weather / Climate

Climate
continental

Harvest and Maturing

Harvest
handpicked | middle/october
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mazeration
squashed | 18 hour(s) | with stems: yes
Fermentation
spontaneous
steel tank | 20 - 24 day(s) | temperature control: yes | 18 °C
Filter
filtered
Sulfur Added
yes, wine
Maturing
steel tank | 9 month(s)
Time on the Fine Yeast
9 month(s)
Bottling
screw cap | beginning/june 2018

Winery

The Eschenhof Holzer winery is located in Großriedenthal, in the Wagram wine region. Here the innovative wine maker, Arnold Holzer, draws on the unique bounty of nature, with a great deal of creativity, a distinctive style and a sense for delicious creations.