r.i.v.e.r.s.i.d.e "w" (L21/river-wh) N.V.

r.i.v.e.r.s.i.d.e
Origin
Austria, Danube Region
Quality grade
Wein aus Österreich
Site
Danube region
Site Type
terraces
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner
Riesling
Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc
Geografical Orientation
south east, west
Sea Level
260 - 300 m
Soil
gneiss
amphibolite
gravel

Cellar

Harvest
handpicked | end/september | 30 kg cask
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Whole Grape Pressing
yes
Fermentation
spontaneous
oak barrel | 225 - 700 L | used barrel
oak barrel | 300 L | new barrel | 20 %
Filter
unfiltered
Maturing
oak barrel | 225 - 700 L | used barrel | 10 - 12 month(s)
20 % | oak barrel | 300 L | new barrel | 10 - 12 month(s)
Time on the Fine Yeast
10 - 12 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | end/june 2022

Data

Wine Type
still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
11 %
Allergens
sulfites
Aging Potential
10 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2022 - 2027

Wine Description

This refreshing, vivid and pure white is a blend of Grüner, Riesling, some Chardonnay and smaller batches of other regional grapes, it was vinified in used oak barrels for 12 months. It comes light-footed, with pronounced acidity and a lot of authentic character.