Birgit Eichinger Riesling Heiligenstein Erste Lage
The Heiligenstein with its reddish, decomposed dessert sandstone and volcanic components is one of Austria's best Riesling sites. The flora and fauna between the vines will otherwise only be encountered in far more southerly regions. The Heiligenstein produces Rieslings with plenty of extracts and scents.
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The Heiligenstein with its reddish, decomposed dessert sandstone and volcanic components is one of Austria's best Riesling sites. The flora and fauna between the vines will otherwise only be encountered in far more southerly regions. The Heiligenstein produces Rieslings with plenty of extracts and scents.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Aromas of ripe lemons, jasmine, and white flowers |
| Palate | Dry and medium bodied with refreshing acidity. Pronounced citrus fruit flavours, predominantly lemon and lime with a touch of grapefruit then some honey and tropical fruits such as pineapple and guava. Delicious and refreshing, yet with good complexity and a long finish. |
| Colour | Lemon yellow in colour |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Alcohol % | 13.3 |
| Estate/Producer | Birgit Eichinger |
| Country | Austria |
| Region/AOC | Kamptal |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Making Techniques | After the harvest, the grapes were kept on the juice for 15 hours. They were then pressed off and preclarified for 18 hours before being fermented with a Riesling yeast. During fermentation, which took about 5 weeks, an amazingly delicate carbonic acid was formed, while the desired residual sugar was maintained. |
Serving Suggestion
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| Serving Suggestion | A delicious and appetizing food accompaniment, for example with catfish on a vegetable bed. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| International wine challenge 2012 | Silver Medal |
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