Ratings
FAL 97 · JS 95 · RP 99 (2019) · WS 96 (2019)
Identity
| Producer | Schloss Gobelsburg |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | 1ÖTW, Erste Lage |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Medium yellow-green with bright reflections |
| Aroma | Creamy and smooth nose with ripe apricot flesh, floral nuances, subtle hints of passion fruit, papaya, lime zest, lemon balm, lime, peach, and herbal notes |
| Palate | Bright, ripe Amalfi lemon combined with creamy, nutty apricot, juicy, elegant, rich acidity, mineral with a touch of lemon, hints of vine peach, layered, precise, juicy, immense finish, dry yet lusciously extracted, vibrant and racy profile |
| Finish | Long, enduring, lemony-salty finish with layers of honey and tarragon, salty stone core tapering to a precise, juicy finish |
| Food Pairing | Seafood, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, light pasta dishes, fresh salads |
| Serving Temp | 10-12°C |
| Aging Potential | 10-20 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged slowly and coldly in large, neutral wooden barrels |
Terroir
| Soil | Sandstone, silt, arkose, organic sediments |
| Vine Age | Some of the oldest vines cultivated by Schloss Gobelsburg |
Interesting facts
| One of Austria's oldest vineyards with a history dating back to 1171; unique sandstone terroir; some vines among the oldest cultivated by Schloss Gobelsburg |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |