Ried Loiserberg 1.ÖTW Riesling Kamptal DAC 2022

Wine Description for Ried Loiserberg 1.ÖTW Riesling Kamptal DAC 2022 by Loimer

Colour & Appearance

Radiant golden yellow with luminous green reflexes – a visual promise of the freshness this wine delivers.

Nose

An aromatic firework of precision: green apple, lime and grapefruit meld with lemon balm, elderflower and a hint of dried ginger. Beneath lies a compact, almost tangible minerality – typical of the finest vineyard sites in Kamptal.

Palate

Here the true class of this Riesling reveals itself: vibrant acidity meets juicy fruit, whilst a finely chiselled saline minerality lends the wine depth and tension. The wine fairly floats across the tongue – light-footed, yet with substance. A Riesling that becomes addictive and demands the next sip.

Finish

Long, mineral and refreshing, with a lingering echo of citrus fruits and a saline note that invites further tasting.

Terroir & Origin

The Loiserberg is regarded as one of the premier vineyard sites of Kamptal – a First Vineyard Site (1.ÖTW) with soils that give Riesling extraordinary minerality. The year 2022 was unusual in Kamptal: the „rain island“ in an otherwise dry Europe brought challenges, but also natural yield reduction and concentrated quality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Riesling, selectively hand-harvested from late September to mid-October. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel at cool 20-22°C over 4-6 weeks, followed by ten months on the lees. This patient work gives the wine its impressive texture and complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with vegetarian sushi with ginger and wasabi, grilled sea bream on lemongrass with Riesling butter sauce or puff pastry cases with freshwater crayfish. Generally, this Riesling harmonises with anything that brings freshness, finesse and multifaceted character.

Special Characteristics

A finely structured long-distance runner with excellent ageing potential. At just 12.5% alcohol, Fred Loimer proves that great Rieslings don’t need power – only precision, balance and terroir expression.