Erste Lage, Kamptal DAC Reserve
The Bründlmayer family owns 12 hectares right in the centre of the Zöbinger Heiligenstein. 10,5 hectares are planted with Riesling, the remainder for experimental purposes with Cabernet (mostly Cabernet Franc). From a geological point of view the Zöbinger Heiligenstein site is not only the oldest but probably also the most interesting on our estate: the soil consists of approximately 270 Mio years old Perm desert sandstone. Sediments contain volcanic inclusions and carbonized remains of primeval vegetation. The uniqueness of this soil, its perfect gradient and position (SW to SE in a climatic borderland) provide ideal preconditions for growing outstanding wines. During the day, warm winds (often due to the effects of the Pannonian Climate) stream along the terrassen whereas by nightfall cool gusts from the North start blowing through the Kamp Valley and bring forward the aromatic expression of the grapes.
About 20% of our Heiligenstein vineyards are trained in a Lyra trellis system. The vine bifurcates in a way that the branches seem to reach to the heavens like sun-worshippers. This method doubles canopy exposure and favors aeration which improves photosynthesis and prevents dreaded fungus diseases. Yields are restricted by rigorous thinning and although harvest started late only healthy berries without botrytis were brought in These techniques result in increasing the quality of grapes to show a similar intensity as those deriving from old vines.
Alcohol: 13,5 %
Tasting note:
Brilliant clean nose, honey melon, and fresh exotic fruits like citrus, apricots, peaches, and tangerines, opulent yet tightly structured, multi-layered texture, very well balanced also by charming acidity, again flavors of citrus, stone fruit with flowery (elder berry) and spicy components; soft and long mineral finish; great future. (Viktor Siegl)
Food pairing:
classic Austrian cuisine, well-seasoned fish and white meat, Asian dishes, duck; as the wine matures it will do very well with fish in cream sauces, As well as with all types of exotic cuisine.
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