Weissburgunder Ried Gollin 1.ÖTW 2024

Wine Description for Pinot Blanc Ried Gollin 1.ÖTW 2024 by Hajszan Neumann

Character

The classification 1.ÖTW (First Vineyard Site according to the Austrian Traditional Wine Estates Pyramid) signals a Pinot Blanc with serious ambition. Hajszan Neumann, a young Viennese winemaking couple dedicated to precise site expression, demonstrates the mineral side of this variety with this wine. The dry character underscores the clear line and focused personality that is typical of ambitious Pinot Blancs from Vienna.

Terroir & Origin

The Ried Gollin lies in the Viennese wine region, where calcareous soils and the Pannonian climate with its warm days and cool nights create ideal conditions for Pinot Blanc. Vienna as a wine region combines urban culture with centuries-old winemaking tradition – a distinctive feature reflected in the precision and modern style of many Viennese winemakers. The hillside vineyards offer optimal drainage and sun exposure, contributing to physiological ripeness whilst maintaining freshness.

Variety & Vinification

Pinot Blanc shows particular elegance in Vienna. The variety tends towards restrained aromatics with nuances of pear, apple and subtle herbal notes. Hajszan Neumann works with reduced yields and artisanal precision to bring out the site’s character. The 1.ÖTW status implies hand-harvesting, spontaneous fermentation and extended lees ageing – methods that give the wine texture, depth and ageing potential without masking the variety’s characteristic finesse.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Pinot Blanc harmonises beautifully with Viennese cuisine: trout, pike-perch or char in buttery preparations. Equally recommended are asparagus dishes, veal schnitzel in cream sauce or mushroom risotto. The mineral structure makes it an ideal companion for goat’s cheese or aged Gruyère. The freshness of the young 2024 vintage also pairs excellently with Asian cuisine with moderate spicing.