COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Josef Fischer
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Josef Fischer is a historic estate on the right bank of the Danube in Rossatz, Wachau, first recorded in 1898. Today, it is run by fifth-generation winemaker Josef 'Joe' Fischer and his wife Katja. The estate's labels feature the 'Huchen' (giant Danube salmon), paying tribute to Joe's father, Josef Senior, who has dedicated decades to breeding and repopulating this near-extinct species in the Danube River. The 2022 vintage of Ried Kreuzberg benefited from its proximity to the cool Dunkelsteinerwald forest, acting as a 'cool-terroir' exception in a warm year, yielding a wine of incredible precision.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The label features the 'Huchen' salmon, honoring the winemaker's father who breeds and repopulates this near-extinct species in the Danube.
Fact 02
The 2022 vintage was awarded a perfect 100/100 points by Luca Gardini, ranking as one of the top three wines in the world.
Fact 03
Ried Kreuzberg is a cool-climate vineyard situated next to the Dunkelsteinerwald forest, experiencing dramatic diurnal temperature shifts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes are sourced from the amphitheater-shaped terraced single vineyard Ried Kreuzberg, characterized by sparse, weathered paragneiss and amphibolite soils. The 35 to 70-year-old vines are farmed sustainably and organically. Grapes are hand-harvested late in autumn at optimal physiological ripeness. Vinification involves 100% spontaneous fermentation with native wild yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, lasting approximately two months. The wine is matured on its fine lees in stainless steel and bottled unfiltered in September of the year following harvest to preserve pure soil expression.
