COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Pichler-Krutzler
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pichler-Krutzler Riesling Ried Kellerberg 2021 hails from the esteemed Kellerberg vineyard in Austria's Wachau region, a site renowned for its ancient vines and lean gneiss soils. This vineyard's unique microclimate, influenced by cool nights and a long vegetation period, contributes to wines that possess both refinement and power, exhibiting a restrained yet complex character. The producer, Weingut Pichler-Krutzler, was founded in 2007 by Elisabeth Pichler and Erich Krutzler, who are dedicated to producing wines with profound depth and minerality. The winery has been certified organic since 2022. The 2021 vintage is noted for its pronounced acidity and extract, suggesting a wine built for aging.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€72
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Kellerberg is often referred to as the 'Grand Cru' of the Wachau.
Fact 02
Vines are meticulously tended by hand.
Fact 03
The vineyard soil is dominated by Orthogneiss.
Fact 04
Certified organic since 2022.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Riesling are meticulously tended by hand, with a late harvest chosen to maximize ripeness due to the region's cool night air. Fermentation and maturation take place over 8-9 months, with part of the wine aging in stainless steel and the other part in large oak barrels (12-15 hl). This dual approach to aging aims to balance freshness with subtle textural development. The winery has been certified organic since 2022.
