When you think of Riesling, Germany might come to mind first. But have you tried Austria's Bründlmayer Riesling Heiligenstein Alte Reben 2022? If not, it's time to change that! This wine comes from an outstanding producer, boasts an incredible terroir, and offers an amazing expression of the variety. Plus, it has received impressive ratings: 97 points from Falstaff and 95+ points from Parker!
Let's dive into the fascinating world of the Bründlmayer winery. Willi Bründlmayer, along with his wife Edwige, Thomas Klinger, and Master of Wine Andreas Wickhoff, runs this esteemed family estate. Willi Bründlmayer is a founding member of the "Österreichische Traditionsweingüter" association, which is dedicated to showcasing the unique characteristics of regions, soils, climates, and grape varieties in their wines.
Willi firmly believes that wine reflects everything about its environment—the soil, the heat and cold, the storms and rain, the landscape, and the people who deal with it. It's worth noting that both Jancis Robinson MW and Robert Parker have praised Willi and his wines with high acclaim.
The Bründlmayer family owns 10 hectares in the renowned "Zöbinger Heiligenstein" vineyard, situated at an altitude of 230-345 meters. Since the 1920s, they have been cultivating this land, laying the foundations for the vineyard that produces the exceptional Riesling Heiligenstein Alte Reben. Today, the vines are on average 50 years old, with the oldest reaching up to 75 years.
Older vines are less productive but yield fruit with high concentration, a hallmark of Bründlmayer's Riesling Heiligenstein Alte Reben 2022. The wine ferments and matures in stainless steel tanks, ensuring the ultimate preservation and expression of the variety and terroir.
With limited bottles available, Bründlmayer's Riesling Heiligenstein Alte Reben 2022 is truly a rare gem.
