COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Hirsch
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weingut Hirsch Hirschin Riesling 2017 is a 100% Riesling from Austria's Kamptal region. Weingut Hirsch is a fifth-generation family estate with a long history in viticulture, specializing in Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The winery is known for its biodynamic farming practices and commitment to producing pure, terroir-driven wines. The 'Hirschin' designation is a tribute to the winemaker's wife and represents a light, juicy, and refined Riesling style that draws character from the estate's sandstone soils.
ALCOHOL
8.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Hirschin' name is a personal tribute to the winemaker's wife, Sandra.
Fact 02
Weingut Hirsch has practiced biodynamic farming, emphasizing a natural approach to viticulture.
Fact 03
The estate has a winemaking history stretching back over 400 years.
Fact 04
This Riesling originates from the winery's valuable sandstone soils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Weingut Hirsch Hirschin Riesling 2017 is produced using a philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming to capture the essence of the vineyard. The grapes are harvested with attention to the specific vintage conditions, as seen in the 2017 early October harvest following a dynamic growing season. The winemaking process emphasizes bringing forth what has grown in the vineyard, with a focus on purity and the expression of the unique sandstone terroir of Kamptal. Biodynamic farming practices are integral to the estate's approach.
