Riesling Ried Goldberg 2018

Riesling Ried Goldberg 2018
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Origin
Austria, Wagram, Grossriedenthal
Quality grade
Qualitätswein
Site
Goldberg
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Riesling 100 % | 9 years
3000 - 3300 plants/ha | 3500 - 4000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south
Sea Level
280 - 290 m
Soil
humus | little
loess | large

Weather / Climate

Climate
continental
Average Rainfall Per Vintage
400 - 500 mm

Cellar

Harvest
handpicked
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Fermentation
spontaneous
steel tank | 4 - 8 week(s) | 18 - 20 °C
Maturing
steel tank | 8 month(s)

Data

Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
12.2 %
Residual Sugar
9.3 g/l
Certificates
vegan, organic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
8 - 10 °C
Aging Potential
high (10 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2028

Wine Description

Goldberg is one of the best single vineyards in the village. Terraces and hills which slope towards the Danube Valley and mighty loess soils build the foundation for the Goldberg wines. The Riesling from this site grows on an often dry and hot Southern slope with plenty of loess and a relatively thin layer of hummus. Much like with the Fuchsentanz, the grape bunches are pressed whole. Then they spontaneously ferment in stainless steel tanks and remain on the lees until Summer. This wine can be closely compared to an off-dry Spätlese. It has a robust body and its overall style is, quite simply put, warmer. The notes of citrus vibrate in the background while riper, more exotic aromas appear. The acidity, however, always remains wonderfully crisp, which also helps this wine mature beautifully.

Winery

We love our village of Grossriedenthal. It is the origin and the home of our wines. The surrounding countryside is our little world in which we wine growers farm various different sites. Since 1976, organic farming has been the foundation of our activities today, with biodynamic winemaking becoming part of our philosophy in 2023. We might look back, sideways, but we always keep our sights on the future. With our trust in nature, the joy we feel when working in the vineyards and the passion for making something extraordinary out of our grapes, we are creating wines that say a lot about their origins and about us. Honest, authentic and full of life. We are a member of OETW & Respekt BIODYN.