Ratings
JS 93
Identity
| Producer | Schloss Gobelsburg |
| Year | 2016 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | 1ÖTW |
| Grapes | 100% Grüner Veltliner |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Clear, bright white with a polished and expansive appearance. |
| Aroma | White peach, nutty piquancy, herbal pungency, green bean, ripe mirabelle, orange zest, white chocolate, fresh herbs. |
| Palate | Saline, tightly woven, elegant with fine phenolic grip and salinity; round, lush, salty-piquant with ripe pear and mirabelle flavors; balanced acidity and richness. |
| Finish | Long, complexly layered, bright, lively with real complexity and tension. |
| Food Pairing | Freshwater fish, shellfish, asparagus, spring peas, artichokes, fiddlehead ferns, brussel sprouts. |
| Serving Temp | 10-12°C |
| Aging Potential | 2016-2025. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation and aging details not explicitly stated; typical Schloss Gobelsburg practice includes spontaneous fermentation and aging in large oak barrels or stainless steel depending on wine style. |
| Fermentation | Likely spontaneous fermentation in large oak barrels or stainless steel tanks, following the estate's Dynamic Cellar Concept. |
Terroir
| Soil | Loess and gravel |
| Vine Age | vines older than 20 years (typical for Ried Grub). |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested from the Ried Grub single vineyard, a basin between Ried Heiligenstein and Ried Gaisberg, south-facing and wind protected. |
Interesting facts
| Ried Grub vineyard is a basin between Ried Heiligenstein and Ried Gaisberg, with soils including loess and ancient bone remains; the estate uses a Dynamic Cellar Concept transporting wine in barrels on wheels. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |