Ratings
Winery listing 2023 Riesling Engelsberg—99 Points James Suckling and 96 Points Falstaff. Falstaff listings 2019—92 points; 2016—92 points; 2013—89 points. CellarTracker users also cite 89 and 90 points for 2019.
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Markus Huber |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Traisental DAC; organic |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | White; lemon-yellow with young green hues |
| Aroma | Aromas of peach, lemon, lime, grapefruit, ripe citrus, stone fruit, white flowers, summer flowers, rose petals, green apple, mandarin, pineapple, tangerine, delicate smokiness, and stony minerality. |
| Palate | Medium-bodied and graceful, with crisp bright acidity, salty and chalky minerality, concentrated citrus and stone-fruit flavors, subtle sweetness, and a balanced, fresh, elegant feel. |
| Finish | Long, fresh, mouthwatering and perfumed, with pristine citrus and mineral notes; some notes mention a lingering hint of orange peel, green herbs, or delicate smokiness. |
| Aging Potential | 2024–2034 for the 2023 vintage; 8–10 years from harvest for the 2024 vintage. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Total Acidity | 8.00 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 6.10 |
| Aging Process | Aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks; no oak reported. |
| Fermentation | Destemmed/crushed, 4 hours of skin contact, pneumatically pressed, and fermented at 20 °C. |
Terroir
| Soil | Conglomerate soil with high chalk content |
| Harvest Type | Selective harvest |
| Harvest Desc | The technical description specifies selection of physiologically ripe grapes; it does not state whether harvesting is manual or mechanical. |