Loimer, `Steinmassl` Erste Lage Kamptal Riesling, 2016

100% Riesling

1.5L White Wine

Kamptal / Lower Austria / Austria

Producer: Loimer

Tasting notes

A slightly restrained nose with aromas of pure stone fruit and vineyard herbs. The Riesling is youthful, with a beautiful fresh burst of acidity in the mouth. Full bodied yet balanced, there is power through great fruit concentration before an indulgent and lingering finish.

Vintage information

In 2016, parts of the Kamptaler vineyards were caught by a late frost at the end of April, followed by a lot of rainfall during the summer. Powdery mildew affected some of the vines, resulting in a loss of about 30% of the harvest. Luckily the summer arrived towards the middle of August and it was consistently sunny and warm until the end of September, meaning that the grapes ripened well, with low pH and good acidity.