2024 Weinhof Waldschütz Riesling Kamptal Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW

Winery

Weinhof Waldschütz is a family business in the Austrian Kamptal where multiple generations have been producing quality wines with great dedication. The focus is entirely on producing terroir-driven Grüner Veltliner and Riesling sourced from the region's best vineyards. Sustainable vineyard management, manual harvesting, and meticulous vinification ensure wines of great precision and a distinct character of origin. Thanks to the combination of traditional knowledge and modern techniques, Waldschütz is one of the most interesting producers in Kamptal. You can find more information about this winery in the Winery tab.

Origin and terroir

Ried Gaisberg is one of the absolute top vineyards in Kamptal and is classified as Erste Lage (1ÖTW). The steep slopes consist of a combination of gneiss, mica schist, and loess, allowing the Riesling to develop both powerful minerality and refined elegance. During the day, the grapes benefit from abundant sunshine, while the cool nights ensure slow ripening and the preservation of fresh acidity. This terroir produces Rieslings with great depth, precision, and excellent aging potential.

Grapes and vineyard management

This wine is made from 100% Riesling sourced from carefully selected plots within Ried Gaisberg. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and selected multiple times to ensure that only optimally ripe bunches are processed. Sustainable vineyard practices and low yields create a perfect balance between aromatic concentration, minerality, and lively freshness.

Vinification and aging

After gentle pressing, the must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation to optimally preserve the pure fruit expression. The wine then ages for several months on the fine lees, primarily in stainless steel tanks. This sur lie aging imparts extra texture and complexity without compromising the refined character of the Riesling. The aging process is entirely focused on allowing the unique terroir of Ried Gaisberg to speak for itself.

Color, smell and taste

The wine has a clear light yellow color with green reflections. On the nose, aromas of lime, grapefruit, white peach, apricot, and green apple dominate, complemented by white flowers, wet stone, and a subtle spiciness. As the wine opens up, refined notes of flint and citrus zest emerge. On the palate, the wine is crisp, energetic, and mineral, with a perfect balance between ripe fruit and lively acidity. The long finish is characterized by citrus, briny minerality, and an elegant tension.

Style and character

This Riesling is one of the most refined expressions of Kamptal. The wine combines precision, freshness, and minerality with sufficient concentration to age for years. In its youth, it is lively and crisp, but with a few years of bottle aging, it develops more complexity with notes of honey, spices, and the characteristic mineral nuances for which great Austrian Rieslings are known.

Volume

The 2024 vintage featured a long growing season with cool nights and healthy grapes, resulting in the production of Rieslings with high aromatic intensity and fine natural acidity. This Ried Gaisberg displays an excellent balance between concentration and finesse. The alcohol content is approximately 12.5%. The expected drinking window runs from 2026 to 2040.

Food and wine pairings

This Riesling is an excellent accompaniment to oysters, sashimi, sushi, scallops, lobster, grilled sea bass, and other refined seafood dishes. Asian dishes, veal, poultry, and dishes with fresh citrus accents also pair excellently with the lively acidity and mineral tension of this wine.

Wine & Food and Discount

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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