CK Welschriesling 2023

Wine Description for CK Welschriesling 2023 by Clemens Krutzler

Character

Clemens Krutzler, primarily renowned for his outstanding Blaufränkisch wines, demonstrates a refreshing facet of his winemaking prowess with this Welschriesling. The CK Welschriesling 2023 presents itself as a dry, mineral white wine with precise fruit and vibrant acidity – an uncomplicated, yet by no means banal companion that interprets the variety without affectation.

Terroir & Origin

The Neusiedlersee region in Burgenland is primarily renowned for its noble sweet wines, yet the Pannonian climate zone with its hot summers and cool nights also produces remarkable dry white wines. The influence of the shallow steppe lake creates a distinctive microclimate that gives the Welschriesling its characteristic tension between ripeness and freshness. Krutzler’s vineyards benefit from the region’s mineral-rich soils, which impart the wine with its distinctive structure.

Variety & Vinification

Welschriesling – despite its name, unrelated to Riesling – is one of Central Europe’s most underestimated grape varieties. In Austria and particularly in Burgenland, the variety reveals its true potential: crisp citrus aromatics, green apple, floral notes and a mineral backbone. Krutzler, known for his uncompromising quality philosophy, vinifies the Welschriesling presumably in a purist manner in stainless steel to preserve the variety’s characteristic freshness and clarity. The result is a wine that prioritises directness over complexity – a deliberate choice for drinkability and authenticity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Welschriesling is an ideal food companion for light to medium cuisine. Perfect with pan-fried freshwater fish, pike-perch or char, as well as vegetable dishes, asparagus and salads with goat’s cheese. The vibrant acidity makes it a natural partner for Wiener Schnitzel, roasted chicken or Asian dishes with moderate spice. Also an excellent choice as an aperitif or with seafood.