Wine Riesling Kellerberg 2008
Tasting Notes
The wine is light yellow color with a greenish tint
Unbelievably deep, well-structured wine with refreshing acidity expressed clearly, has a rich, slowly reveals the taste of green apple and lime, with elegant notes of peach and pineapple and crystal clear mineral character. Luxurious long aftertaste
Powerful punchy flavor with tints of exotic fruits (mango, melon, passion fruit), white peaches, apricot, lime, tangerine colors, orange and mineral tones. As exposure to benzene Riesling develops a unique shade and tone of honey.
Dry Riesling and gastronomichen very well with a wide variety of dishes. It is great for white fish and pork. Riesling - one of the few wines that can withstand the onslaught of savory Thai and Chinese kuhon.Ostraya Riesling acidity perfectly combined with shrimp cocktail, will also look good with roast beef, fruit salad and cheese with mold.
Interesting Facts
Awards and ratings:
2008: A la carte - 94
2001: Jeremy Oliver - 18.2 points, Weinwisser 20/20, Fine wine magazine - 17.5, A la carte - 96
2007: Gault Millau - 19 of 20, A la carte - 99, Weinguide Vinaria - three stars
2006: Gault Millau - 19 of 20, A la carte - 99, Weinguide Vinaria - three stars
2005: Gault Millau - 18,5 20, Der weinguide - 3 Stars, International Trophy Decanter World Wine Awards 2007, A la carte - 97
2004: A la carte - 94, Weinguide Vinaria - three stars
2003: Gault Millau - 18 of 20, A la carte - 96, Weinguide Vinaria - two stars
2002: A la carte - 93
1999: Fine wine magazine - 17
1995: Fine wine magazine - 17
Wachau wine region - it is one of the most famous Austrian. Its steep slopes with terraces declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and the international standing of man-made nature reserve. The efforts of many generations of non-forested mountainous banks of the Danube were transformed into terraces for growing grapes. House FX Pichler in Austria is a cult name, style icon. Franz Xaver himself and his son Lucas are very famous and popular. Fans often visit their winery in Dürnstein to purchase on-site status wines that are produced in limited quantities and they are very difficult to find on the open market. These high quality wines bright personality are role models, standards of style, thanks to strict restrictions on the number of grapes and hand picking. Franz Xaver Pichler - a fifth generation winemaker, he helps son Lucas and his wife Rudolfina that sells. Vineyard area of 15 hectares, of which 40% is occupied Riesling. One of the world's best terroirs for Riesling Kellerberg is in the municipality of Dürnstein. Location slope at an altitude of 450 m, its orientation to the south-east and the rocky soil create a unique microclimate. Vineyard Kellerberg actively illuminated by the sun early in the morning, the night air is significantly cooled, which ensures the development of the complex structure of Riesling and filigree exotic flavors. Melon, honey, mango, passion fruit, banana and ripe peach, mineral tones brief derived from the poor soil, make wines of this region unprecedented and outstanding, with great potential for aging (up to 50 years or more) and at the same time refined. Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg - this is the most noble wine farm, a true aristocrat. Labels kellerbergskogo Riesling decorated lizards image that represents the category of Smaragd (Emerald). Lizards with emerald-backed basking on the sun terraces of the vineyard, and became a symbol for the best and most valuable wines Wachau.
