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Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein 'Alte Reben' 1 ÖTW Kamptal DAC Riesling

Ried Zbinger Heiligenstein Alte Reben 1 TW Kamptal DAC Riesling

Variety: Riesling
Region: Kamptal
Vineyard: Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein
Soil Type: Perm desert sandstone. The sediments contain volcanic inclusions and carbonized remains of primeval vegetation
Fermentation & Élevage: Stainless Steel fermentation, aging in large wooden cask

Ried Heiligenstein:
The Bründlmayer family owns 12 hectares right in the center of the Zöbinger Heiligenstein. 10,5 hectares are planted with Riesling. About 20% of the vineyards are
trained in the Lyra trellis system. The other Heiligenstein vines are raised by the traditional Guyot method with the berries hanging 50-60 centimeters above the ground.
Thinning is done as required to restrict the average yield to 3500-4000 liters per hectare for this classic (Kamptal DAC) Version. Two Reserves from Heiligenstein (Lyra,
Alte Reben) are used to be harvested later in the year.

Today the old vines (Alte Reben) average 50 years of age with the oldest reaching as many as 75 years.

Older vines are less productive, forming fewer and smaller grapes that profit from a well-developed root system. This root system reaches deep into the ground and
supplies its fruit with potent nourishment. Consequently, wines of these vineyards are extremely flavorful with enormous concentration.

From a geological point of view, the Zöbinger Heiligenstein site is not only the oldest but probably also the most interesting on the estate: the soil consists of approximately 270 Mio years old Perm desert sandstone. The sediments contain volcanic inclusions and carbonized remains of primeval vegetation. The uniqueness of this soil, its perfect gradient and position (SW to SE in a climatic borderland) provide ideal preconditions for growing outstanding wines. During the day warm winds (often due to the effects of the Pannonian climate) mount along the site whereas by nightfall cool gusts from the North start blowing through the Kamp Valley and bring forward the aromatic expression of the grapes.

Info

Producer:

Bründlmayer

Vintage:

2021

Country:

Austria

Region:

Kamptal

Appellation:

Kamptal

Variety:

Riesling

Color:

White

Farming Practice:

Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

AT-BMY-24-21

6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Vinous

Score

Date

2024-02-01

"The 2021 Riesling Heiligenstein Alte Reben contains the oldest vines of the estate planted in 1923. The average age of vines is 65 years old, with some ungrafted, picked in the heart of the Heiligenstein from mid-slope terraces on Permian sandstone. It was fermented spontaneously in large barrel and stayed on gross lees. Just 4,700 liters were made in 2021. While a slight touch of blossom honey opens the nose, there is zero botrytis. This is followed by a slight herbal lift of hayflower, dried yarrow and the lifted sense of dried lemon peel. The palate has absolute precision, coming in with clear-cut freshness—mineral and precise. A citric, slightly astringent but thrilling backbone of zestiness is supported by a core of hard stone. This is beautiful, poised, serene, and deep, with Riesling's inherent majesty on display. Taut, bright, regal, and eternal, this is all the aroma, mouthfeel and depth you want. The finish is all stone. (Bone-dry)"

Wine Advocate

Score

96+

Date

2024-05-23

"Utterly deep and mineral yet bright and refreshing on the saline and lemony nose opens Bründlmayer's iconic 2021 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1–TW Alte Reben. This is a full-bodied, elegant and finely tannic, sustainably saline and mineral Heiligenstein that remains the reference for now and forever in this spectacular cru that regularly delivers some of the greatest dry Rieslings on planet wine. This 2021 is very fresh, lean and tight and possibly on the border of what wine lovers will accept for Riesling, but our patience is one of the best talents of this extraordinary Riesling that I don't want to overrate but to cellar. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in January 2024."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

Vinous

Score

Date

2016-02-16

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2020-04-01

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2016-05-09

Wine Advocate

Score

94+

Date

2017-08-01

James Suckling

Score

Date

2017-10-03

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2020-04-01

James Suckling

Score

Date

2020-09-29

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2021-12-20

Wine Enthusiast

Score

Date

2020-09-29

James Suckling

Score

Date

2022-09-14

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2022-12-08

James Suckling

Score

Date

2024-10-10

"In spite of global warming, the Kamptal is still a cool-climate location, and you really feel that in this restrained, medium-bodied dry riesling. An impressively firm and concentrated core with a citrusy intensity. This will certainly benefit from more time in the bottle and will reward abundant patience. From organically grown grapes."

Jancis Robinson

Score

17.5

Date

2024-10-17

"One of the first 2022 Heiligensteins where I have found a salty note, along with sour limey citrus and something slightly woody (but not oaky). Deep, chewy and golden in flavour with a long, layered, very salty finish. (JH)"

Vinous

Score

Date

2024-07-18

"The 2022 Riesling Heiligenstein Alte Reben is from vines planted in 1923, as well as other old vines with an average of 65 years of age. It was fermented and aged in one large, neutral 2,500-liter barrel, where it stayed for two winters. The nose is still reduced and has a little yeasty funk. Immediate fluidity and concentration define the palate. Smokiness follows a vein of deepest citrus notions, of citrus oil rather than fresh fruit, smooth, gliding, elongated and essence-like, running along hard stone. This wine of rock and soil should not be touched in the coming ten years. The 2022 is exquisite, stony, linear, strait-laced and eternal. (Bone-dry)"

Wine Advocate

Score

95+

Date

2024-05-23

"The 2022 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1–TW Alte Reben opens with a deep, intense, saline and remarkably concentrated bouquet of ripe lemon fruits, lime, herbs and crushed sandstone. Dense and juicy on the palate and rounder than in recent years, probably matured in more small oak (?), this is a rich, round and juicy yet elegant as well as savory Heiligenstein with an unusual roundness and texture at this early stage. 13.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in March 2024. To be released at the end of this year."

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