Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein 2006

The Bründlmayer family owns 10 hectares on the Zöbinger Heiligenstein. 9 hectares are planted with Riesling, the remainder with Cabernet. About a quarter of the vineyards are trained in the Lyra trellis system. The other Heiligenstein vines are trained by the traditional Guyot method and the small berries hang 50-60 centimeters above the ground. Thinning is done as required to restrict the average yield to 3500-4000 liters per hectare.

From a geological point of view the Zöbinger Heiligenstein site is not only the oldest but probably also the most interesting on our estate: the soil consists of desert sandstone with volcanic inclusions and is approximately 270 Mio years old. The qualities of this soil provide the ideal precondition for growing outstanding wines.

We ferment the must in stainless steel at a temperature of 15-20° Celsius. After fermentation the wine, racked into big wooden casks is matured for a short period on the fine yeast.

Alcohol 12,5%

Tasting notes:
Very elegant bouquet of flowery, fruity aromas woven with mineral and spice; a fresh and very focused wine with medium body and a compact structure, stone fruit (peaches) and citrus on the palate; well balanced, vibrating but never unpleasant acidity and a very elegant mineral finish;

Food pairing:
All types of seafood, grilled fish, fried chicken or Schnitzel; a good alternative to red wine in combination with roast duck; matches with all various Asian dishes.