Awards
19.5 pts Gault & Millau Points
97 pts The Wine Advocate Points
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Trenning
The Trenning vineyard comprises the monumental border to the Waldviertel (Forest Quarter) and carries traits of the region to its north. It is more highly elevated than any other vineyard in the Wachau and its vines climb up to 550 metres a.s.l. (1,800 ft.). The soils are a unique stone in the geological mosaic of the Wachau. Graphite and a little limestone accompany the region’s ubiquitous gneiss. The Trenning faces south. Viticulture would otherwise be impossible in this raw, cold and windy location. The site is also relatively dry and all work is done by hand without a tractor. All of these factors make the Trenning the greatest challenge in our vineyard quartet. And why don’t we just come out and say it? It is also our favourite site. We believe in its potential, even if we have found no similar comparisons to date. We also believe that is only Riesling that can bring the story of the Trenning vineyard to the ultimate point.
Soil Type
The soils are a unique stone in the geological mosaic of the Wachau. Graphite and a little limestone accompany the region’s ubiquitous gneiss.
Vinification
Whole bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation in a stainless steel tank, no fining, no filtration, aging on full lees for about six months.
Maturation
13 months.