Stadt Krems Ried Grillenparz Riesling

Riesling Ried Grillenparz 1ÖTW Kremstal DAC Reserve bottle image

Wine Description

Weingut Stadt Krems was originally founded by the city of Krems in 1452 to support a local hospital for city residents. With over 550 years of history, Weingut Stadt Krems is one of the oldest wine producers in Europe.  Since July 2003, the estate is managed by a young, innovated team directed by Fritz Miesbauer.  The flagships are Riesling and Gruner Veltliner (over 90%).

Stadt Krems Vineyards
Fritz Miesbauer
Stadt Krems Team
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Acclaim
“The enticing touch of Seville orange gets you at the very first whiff, combining sweet citrus with herb-scented ocean breeze. On the palate, notions of ripe peach join in, presenting a softer picture with a pliable pleasing acidity.”
— Wine Enthusiast, May 2014
“…There is amplitude and abundance of luscious peach and musk melon, albeit ripe to a point just shy of spoilage, with suggestions of winter squash enhancing the interestingly if somewhat diffusely earthy elements on what is for Riesling an unusually plush palate. Maritime salinity and alkalinity lend not just intrigue but mouthwatering savor to the sustained finish of this opulent, decadent Riesling.”
— David Schildknecht, Apr 2014
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Kremstal DAC
Vineyard name
Grillenparz
Vineyard size
11 acres
Soil composition
Gneiss
Vines/acre:
1,400
Yield/acre:
2.6 tons
Exposure:
Southern
Year vineyard planted:
2003-2006
Harvest time:
November
First vintage of this wine:
2003
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,600
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Riesling
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
2 months
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Analytical Data
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
21.4 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L