Ratings
Falstaff 97 · RP 93+ · JS 96 · WE 92
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg GmbH |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | 1ÖTW, Erste Lage |
| Grapes | 100% Grüner Veltliner |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Medium golden yellow with silver reflections |
| Aroma | Honey, creamy notes, gentle spice reminiscent of anise, red currants, white nougat, pear, burnt tobacco, quince, apricot |
| Palate | Full-bodied, sprightly, rich, piquant, very elegant, highly refined, with fine acidity and stimulating salinity, complex and finely tannic finish |
| Finish | Enormously long, complex, finely tannic, sustainably structured finish |
| Food Pairing | Roast chicken, grilled fish, asparagus, light pasta dishes, fresh salads |
| Serving Temp | 10-12°C |
| Aging Potential | 8-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermented and aged in large 5,000 and 6,000-liter oak casks, one of them new, including double-walled Manhartsberg oak casks |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in large oak casks (5,000 and 6,000 liters), temperature controlled |
Terroir
| Soil | Loess on sandstone with clay and sandstone erosion material from Heiligenstein |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes grown on slightly sloped, south-facing, well-ventilated vineyard at the foot of the southeastern slope of Heiligenstein |
Interesting facts
| Schloss Gobelsburg is the oldest continuously operated winery in the Kamptal region with documented viticulture since the 12th century. The Ried Lamm vineyard is situated on the southeast slope of the Heiligenstein and is considered a premier cru site (1ÖTW Erste Lage). |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |