Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein 2009
Kamptal DAC, Erste Lage 
The wine
This showcase Riesling-vineyard is located in a enclosed nature reserve with Mediterranean fauna and flora. The unique bedrock consists of desert sandstone and volcanic deposits, and is extremely barren. The vines which are planted on terraces supply full-bodied, refined Rieslings of class and character with a memorable finish and great ageing potential.
alcohol by vol: 12,5%., acidity: 6,3 ‰, residual sugar: 3,4 g/l
Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein
The Heiligenstein is one of the prime vineyard sites for Riesling in this wine region. It boasts a very rare geological formation, laden with reddish, eroded desert sandstone originating in the Permian period - 270 million years ago – with conglomerates made from volcanic material. The name “Heiligenstein” has a long history. The medieval name, “Hellenstein”, which refers to the “hellish-hot” sunshine on the south slope, was changed to today’s form by regional pronunciation.
The wine-making:
The fully ripe grapes were selectively harvested by hand into stackable crates in several passages at the end of October. The crates were then carefully transported to the press house where the unscathed grapes were carefully crushed and cold soaked for 10-12 hours. The cleared juice was then slowly fermented in cooled stainless steel tanks at approxomately 18° Celsius so as to preserve the delicate aromas and flavors of the grape. The young wine then rested on the fine lees at 11° Celsius in our natually conditioned, 700 year-old natural cellar. The Riesling Heiligenstein is bottled at the beginning of March of the year following the harvest.
Ageing potential: 2019
food accompany:
An ideal wine companion for light, modern cooking. The wide range of matching dishes includes seafood and fish as well as various white meats (chicken, veal, pork) and even curd cheese.
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