Birgit Eichinger Ried Zobinger Gaisberg Riesling
75cl
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12.5% Vol
The Ried Zobinger Gaisberg is considered to be one of the best estates in the prestigious Kamptal wine region. This wine has wonderful notes of lime oils and white stone fruits and undertones of white flowers. There are also hints of passion fruits and a crisp minerality leading to a beautiful creamy finish. Pair the wine with fish and poultry.
See product detailsBirgit Eichinger Ried Zobinger Gaisberg Riesling
€39.50
Ex Tax: €32.11
Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose has gentle aromas of lime with white stone fruits and undertones of white flowers.
Palate
The palate has a creamy texture with an abundance of minerality, the flavours mirror the nose beautifully. The finish is both complex and long, an Austrian riesling at its best.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Maturation
The wine is aged on lees in stainless steel tanks for 9 months.
Alcohol %
12.5%
Country
Austria
Region/AOC
Kamptal
Vintage
2019
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pairs perfectly with fish and poultry
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Falstaff - 95 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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