Welschriesling 2024

Wine Description for Welschriesling 2024 by Velich

Colour & Appearance

Radiant, pale golden yellow with silvery reflections – a visual promise of freshness and vibrancy in the glass.

Nose

Expressive and multi-layered. The Welschriesling 2024 unfolds a fascinating aromatic spectrum: juicy mirabelle plum and ripe pineapple meet exotic notes of papaya and passion fruit. Beneath this, a mineral backbone with yeast notes, wet stone and a hint of wild herbs – typical of the finest Welschriesling vineyard sites at Lake Neusiedl.

Palate

Here the true class of this wine reveals itself: expansive fruit pairs with saline minerality and a surprisingly fine tannin structure that gives the wine backbone and grip. The 13% alcohol is perfectly integrated, the wine feels juicy, vibrant and remarkably complex for this price point.

Finish

Medium to long, with persistent minerality and a lingering echo of exotic fruit. The saline note remains present and invites another sip.

Terroir & Origin

From Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland, where Velich ranks among the quality pioneers. The proximity to the Pannonian climate and the mineral-rich soils shape the characteristic style – spicy, stony, with that tension between fruit and minerality that distinguishes great Welschriesling.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Welschriesling – an underrated Austrian speciality that shows its full potential here. The yeast notes suggest ageing on lees, which imparts additional texture and complexity to the wine.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect companion to Asian cuisine with finesse: Thai curries, Vietnamese summer rolls, sushi and sashimi. Also an excellent choice with grilled fish, scallops or spiced vegetable dishes.

Special Features

A remarkable price-to-quality ratio. Velich proves that Welschriesling can be far more than just an uncomplicated summer wine – here is substance, character and drinking pleasure in the glass.