Jurtschitsch, 2022
Riesling 'Ried Heiligenstein 1st Growth' 2022
Riesling 'Ried Heiligenstein 1st Growth' 2022
Ripe peach, quince, and abundant wild herbs are met with notes of apple, green tea, and a subtle smokiness on the finish. The Heiligenstein vineyard is legendary for its Rieslings - and rightly so! Its geological composition offers the best conditions for Riesling: lean, weathered, red desert sandstone, interspersed with volcanic conglomerate from the Permian period. Dry mountain grasslands with flora and fauna lie between the vines. Grapes that are perfectly ripe and botrytis-free are hand-selected and brought to the winery in small crates. The grapes are gently pressed and cold-macerated for a few hours before spontaneous fermentation and subsequent aging in 2000-liter wooden barrels in the 700-year-old natural underground cellar.
Meer over Jurtschitsch
Meer over Jurtschitsch
A special family home with a long tradition, located in the municipality of Langenlois in the Kamptal district. Alwin Jurtschitsch (daily management) and his wife Stefanie (winemaker) are dedicated to making the best possible wine. Since taking charge, they have reduced the vineyard area; the best vineyards were thus retained (or expanded), while the lesser plots were closed off. Work in the cellar is also carried out with great skill and precision. The result: unmistakably high-quality wines that have consistently taken top positions in the lists of the best Austrian whites in recent years.
The Grüner Veltliner here is mostly planted on slightly more fertile soil, in places that also retain water more easily. This gives the wines some extra body, without sacrificing elegance. All of Jurtschitsch's wines are very precise, without interference, perfectly balanced, and beautifully express the grape and terroir.
