Elisabeth Pichler-Krutzler from the Wachau and Erich Krutzler from the Burgenland founded their own wine estate in the Wachau in 2006. Both husband and wife originated from famous wine-making families. Together, they craft wines of great soul and individuality, based on a respect form nature,sustainable viticultural practice andlow intervention.
The single vineyard Ried Loibenberg is one of the greats in the list of the vintage sites in entire Wachau region,with its earliest citation dated from the year 1253 . On the south facing stone terraces soaring above the river Danube (up to 400m) and spread over four parcels, all of themlargely comprise of Gfhler gneiss, may be covered with loess deposits. This wines shows what Riesling can be: Generous stone fruits, together juicy and mineral-tight, gripping and touchinga timeless classic!
Region Wachau, Austria
Country of Origin: Austria
Type: White/Blanc (Still)
Grape Variety: Riesling
Vinification: 10 months large wooden barrel
Tasting Notes: (Tasting by the famed Austrian Wine Critic, Peter Moser) Medium greenish yellow, silver reflections. Slightly smoky, finely spiced apricot fruit, soft notes of orange zest, very inviting bouquet, mineral underpinnings. Taut, elegant, white stone fruit, finesse-rich acidity, subtle yellow tropical fruit on the finish, good ageing potential, a multi-faceted food wine.
