Ried Steinmassl Riesling 1.ÖTW 2017

The fruit comes from the Steinmassl in Langenlois. The soils of the steep terraces, which reach up to 340 metres, are characterised by up to one-metre-thick rocky brown soils in the topsoil, some of which contain lime. Underneath there is paragneiss , mica schist and amphibolite as well as light granite gneiss.

After selective hand-harvesting in 20-kilo crates by mid-October 2017, the Riesling was spontaneously fermented at 50 % in stainless steel and 50 % in large wood for four to six weeks at a maximum of 22 °C after standing for 12 to 24 hours. The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks on the full lees for six months and on the fine lees for four months.

light golden yellow with green reflexes

Open-hearted and inviting presents itself the Reed Steinmassl Riesling with lots of ripe stone fruit and some exotic notes. Apricots are particularly noticeable here, in a juicy ripe way as well as in a compote form together with a little creamy cream. There are also notes of plum and vanilla, white flowers, a little honey and exotic scents of grapefruit and papaya. In the background there is a herbaceous stony as well as a tart cool note.

On the palate, the Riesling is exceedingly juicy and creamy, yet never loses its pure taut and precise structure of racy acidity, light phenolic and lively minerality. Yes, agile is the Steinmassl Until the finish, where the papaya appears again and also the piquant grapefruit note. A little honey provides a plus of sweetness and silkiness and counters the striking acidity. This is not only fun at the moment, it also has a lot of potential.