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Our older vintages

Ried Loiserberg

Grüner Veltliner

2021

Kamptal DAC, Erste Lage ÖTW

See latest vintage 2022

Apple, fresh pears and hay flowers, rich and solid, though still somewhat reduced but truly pithy, some pome fruit in the “umami” mid palate, well balanced by vibrant acidity, promising.

This wine derives from a vineyard on the “Loiserberg” wherein one also finds the site “Berg Vogelsang”. The difference is that the Grüner Veltliner from “Loiserberg” grows on a south to southeast facing slope, which is less exposed to the winds. The soil stems from primary rock geologically defined as zoisite-amphibolite, which is decomposing granite consisting of gneiss, mica-schist, and some clay and loess.

Grape variety
Grüner Veltliner
Harvest yield
4,000 l / ha
Vine training system
Guyot
Date of harvest
October 18–26, 2021
Alcohol content
12.5%
Bottle closure type
Natural cork

Awards

95/100
Very cool nose with a lot of subtle wildflower and herb aromas. Sleek and youthful with stunning mineral vitality, this leaps and bounds across the palate. Stunning vibrancy is married to a slew of wet-stone and Amalfi-lemon character at the very long and straight finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
STUART PIGOTT, JAMESSUCKLING.COM, 09/22
93/100
Falstaff Wein Guide 2022/23

Site and climate

Ried Loiserberg

Size
39.5 ha
Elevation
260 – 380 m
Inclination
6 °
Orientation
SSE

The two neighbouring vineyards, Loiserberg and Berg Vogelsang rise to 380 meters above sea level, they are windy and experience extreme temperatures. The difference is that the Grüner Veltliner from “Loiser Berg” grows on a south to southeast facing slope, which is less exposed to the winds.

The 2021 vintage
To think that the year started modestly enough: the weather was rather cool and moody. With the exception of some almost summerly warm days over Easter these conditions lasted far into May, delaying sprouting while also contributing to the fact that the Kamptal did not suffer serious late frost damages. There was not an abundance of rain at first, however, until Pentecost there was enough to secure a constant water supply to the vines. Consequently we saw a late but beautiful and short flowering. And we were very lucky to have been largely spared the hail storms that hit Austria. Only by mid-September, just before another delayed start...

Maturation

The wine is fermented at a moderate 15-20°C before being racked into large wooden casks for further maturing.

Food pairing recommendation

A versatile partner to food; try seafood or cold starters, exotic dishes if not too spicy, as well as all types of Austrian cuisine, cold meat, smoked trout, but also roasted pork or calf, white meat in general, chicken in any style, boiled beef or pork even with vegetables.