COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Hirsch
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Hirsch Ried Gaisberg Kammern 2021 is a 100% Grüner Veltliner from the Kamptal DAC region of Austria. It is designated as an 'Erste Lage' (First Growth) wine, signifying its high-quality vineyard origin. The Gaisberg vineyard, located in Kammern, is characterized by its southerly aspect and complex soil types, including calcareous chernozem and gneiss. Weingut Hirsch is a historic family estate with a 500-year legacy, now led by Johannes Hirsch, who is dedicated to producing wines with character and has embraced biodynamic farming practices. The 2021 vintage was influenced by a cool spring and a warm, wet summer, resulting in a harvest with good grape quality and balanced acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gaisberg is classified as an 'Erste Lage' (First Growth) vineyard by the ÖTW.
Fact 02
Weingut Hirsch has a 500-year-old farmstead.
Fact 03
Johannes Hirsch was the first Austrian winery to bottle all wines in Stelvin closures.
Fact 04
The vineyard is farmed biodynamically with Respekt certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Weingut Hirsch Ried Gaisberg Kammern 2021 begins with whole bunch pressing of the Grüner Veltliner grapes. Fermentation is carried out using natural yeasts. The wine then undergoes maturation in a mix of stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels. It is aged on its lees until mid-May. The grapes are sourced from the Gaisberg vineyard, which is farmed biodynamically and certified by Respekt. The producer, Weingut Hirsch, is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking while also embracing modern practices, such as the use of Stelvin closures for all their bottlings.
