Origin
Austria, Kamptal, Zöbing, Langenlois
Quality grade
Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve
Site
Ried Heiligenstein
Site Type
terraces
Varietal
Riesling 100 % | 28 - 30 years
Geografical Orientation
south, south west
Vineyard Site
The south- and southwest-facing terraced slopes of the Heiligenstein vineyard are defined by a unique geological formation that has been preserved for millions of years. The bedrock consists of weathered desert sandstone and volcanic inclusions from the Permian period, found in this form only here. These distinctive soils are barren and well-drained, encouraging deep rooting and giving the wines their unmistakable spiciness, minerality, and longevity.
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental, pannonic
Cellar
Traditionelle Flaschengärung
The grapes are gently pressed, followed by fermentation and maturation in used 2,000-liter acacia barrels. After the second fermentation in the bottle, the wine rests on the lees for at least 48 months – a maturation period that imparts refined creaminess and an elegant mousse.
Harvest
handpicked | beginning/september
handpicked | beginning/october
Disgorgement
warm | manual
Storage Time: 48 months
Riddling
manual
Bottling
natural cork
Data
Wine Type
Sparkling wine | white | brut
Alcohol
13 %
Acid
5.4 g/l
Residual Sugar
8.8 g/l
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
6 - 8 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2028
Awards
Falstaff
94
Wine Description
Medium yellow-green, silver reflections, delicate mousseux. Delicately floral, white tropical fruit, a hint of vineyard peach and lime. Powerful, juicy, white stone fruit, finesse-rich structure, elegant, well-integrated fruit sweetness, sticks well, shows length, further ageing potential.
Food Pairing
Cream of pumpkin soup from the Falstaff cookery book ‘Austria's Best Recipes 2020’. Also to enjoy without any food, with friends on a cosy evening.