Donauriesling Traubensaft prickelnd 2025

Wine description for Donauriesling Traubensaft prickelnd 2025 by Loimer

Colour & appearance

Radiant golden yellow with lively, finely beading carbonation – a glass that promises freshness even visually.

Nose

An aromatic profile full of yellow fruits – ripe pear, mirabelle plum, a hint of quince – alongside blossoms, candied citrus zest and a delicate honey note that lends the whole depth without ever feeling heavy.

Palate

Juicy and sparkling, the juice hits the tongue. The natural fruit sweetness is balanced by a revitalising acidity that makes it seem astonishingly dry and moreish. A pleasure without remorse – refreshing, never filling, with genuine drinking joy.

Finish

Clean and fresh, with lingering citrus fruit and a fine, sparkling aftertaste that pleasantly tickles the tongue.

Terroir & origin

The grapes come from the Kamptal in Lower Austria, a patchwork of primary rock, loess and volcanic relics. Cool Waldviertel air flows down through the Kamp valley from the north, while Pannonian warmth pushes up from the south – temperature amplitudes that produce particularly aromatic grapes. Fred Loimer, who took over the estate in 1998, is regarded as an architect of terroir and harnesses this diversity with surgical precision.

Grape variety & vinification

Donauriesling – an Austrian speciality – is interpreted here as a sparkling grape juice. Loimer, certified biodynamic since 2006 and co-founder of the strict respekt-BIODYN association, brings his demand for clarity and precision to this alcohol-free pleasure as well.

Food recommendations

Ideal as an apéritif at the start of a menu. It pairs wonderfully with savoury starters, aromatic cheeses, Wiener Schnitzel or Asian dishes with a touch of spiciness. Also a delight with fruit desserts or as a refreshing companion in the afternoon.

Special features

The fact that a producer of Loimer’s calibre – known for precise Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners from premier vineyard sites such as Heiligenstein and Käferberg – devotes such care to grape juice speaks volumes about the estate’s standards. The result is far removed from banal children’s juice: a sparkling pleasure with genuine aromatics and structure, showing what is possible in the Kamptal even without alcohol.