Ratings
JS 95 · Falstaff 95 · IWSC 95
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Erste Lage |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | medium yellow with green hints and silver reflections |
| Aroma | lemon peel, peaches, persimmon, rosemary, fresh-herb character, flinty minerality, spice, citrus leaf, crushed ivy |
| Palate | medium-bodied, elegant, juicy, tightly structured, balanced, crystalline acidity, saline, savory, lush, aromatic, tightly structured, well-integrated acidity |
| Finish | complex, well-structured, salty finish with good length, delicate citrus finish |
| Food Pairing | shellfish, lemon chicken, grilled fish, light salads, Asian cuisine |
| Serving Temp | 10-12 |
| Aging Potential | 10 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Fermentation | Fermentation initiated with indigenous yeasts |
Terroir
| Soil | slaty para-gneiss, amphibolite, mica-schist |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are carefully hand-harvested |
Interesting facts
| Ried Gaisberg is one of the top five greatest Riesling sites, with a unique mineral terroir and a long tradition of winemaking dating back centuries. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |