COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Hirsch
REGION
Kamptal
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Zöbing Riesling 2023 is a biodynamically produced white wine from Weingut Hirsch, located in the Kamptal DAC region of Austria. The grapes are cultivated in terraced vineyards around the traditional wine-growing village of Zöbing, known for its Riesling sites. The soils in this area are a mix of weathered granite and gneiss, with mica-schist, and in some vineyards, desert sandstone and Gneis. The 2023 vintage experienced a unique weather pattern, with a dry winter, a wet and cool spring, and a warm summer with August rainfall, contributing to the wine's balanced ripening. Weingut Hirsch, established in 1878, is a family-run estate dedicated to Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, and they are pioneers in biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing the importance of soil in wine character. The wine is noted for its finesse and clarity.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Biodynamically farmed according to RESPEKT certification.
Fact 02
Grapes grown on terraced vineyards with soils of granite, gneiss, and mica-schist.
Fact 03
Fermented with ambient yeast in stainless steel.
Fact 04
Aged on fine lees for six months.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Zöbing Riesling 2023 is produced using biodynamic viticulture. The grapes are fermented with ambient yeast in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for six months, also in stainless steel. This method aims to preserve the wine's freshness and highlight its varietal and regional characteristics.
