COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Fred Loimer
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Loimer Lenz Riesling 2022 is a 100% Riesling from the Kamptal DAC region of Austria. Produced by Weingut Fred Loimer, the wine's name, 'Lenz,' signifies spring, highlighting its fresh and vibrant nature. Fred Loimer, a proponent of modern winemaking and sustainability, is a founding member of the 'Respekt' association for biodynamic viticulture. His philosophy emphasizes allowing the unique character of the Kamptal terroir, influenced by its gneiss-rich soils, to be expressed in the wine. The 2022 vintage faced challenging weather but resulted in a wine that reflects its origin and the natural rhythms of farming.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lenz means 'spring' in German, reflecting the wine's vibrant spirit.
Fact 02
Fred Loimer is a founding member of Respekt, a group for biodynamic viticulture.
Fact 03
Vineyards are farmed using biological organic and biodynamic methods.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage earned Gold at the Frankfurt International Trophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Loimer Lenz Riesling 2022 begins with a short maceration of a maximum of 4 hours, primarily through whole cluster pressing. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks at temperatures not exceeding 20°C for 8-12 weeks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes lees aging: first on full lees for 3-4 months until early January, then on fine lees until bottling. This meticulous process aims to capture the essence of the Kamptal terroir and the Riesling grape.
