COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Saltram Wine Estates
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Saltram Wine Estates, founded in 1859 by William Salter and his son Edward in Angaston, is one of Australia's oldest continuously operating wineries. While famous for bold red wines, Saltram also crafts exceptional, long-lived Rieslings from high-altitude vineyards in the Eden Valley. Under Chief Winemaker Alex MacKenzie, the estate focuses on showcasing regional typicity and the unique mineral signatures of South Australia's ancient soils.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1859, Saltram is one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in South Australia's Barossa region.
Fact 02
Some of the premium Riesling parcels are sourced from established old vines planted as far back as 1935.
Fact 03
The 2020 vintage was aged for six years in bottle before its limited specialty release of only 3,000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes are sourced from premium high-altitude vineyards (400 to 600 meters) in the Eden Valley, featuring stony, mineral-rich clay-loam soils. The grapes are crushed and cold-settled before undergoing temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve pristine varietal purity and prevent oak influence. The 2020 vintage underwent approximately six years of bottle maturation prior to its specialty release.
