RIESLING
RIED STEINHAUS
KAMPTAL
Riesling grapes feel right at home in the dry, south-facing Steinhaus vineyard. They ripen early and bring a beautifully refined blend of aromas to the party. The soil is not so rich in nutrients, but the granite, gneiss and slate content supplies the deep-rooted vines with the mineral notes that give this wine its spicy character. It reaches its full potential after resting for a long time on fine lees. Its refined acidity is balanced out by an enjoyable, natural residual sweetness. Alongside its typical peach aromas, this well-rounded Riesling also has smoky notes, as well as wild herbs and rose petals on the nose.
This steep, south-facing terraced vineyard can be found to the north-west of Langenlois. Lying between 230 and 360 metres above sea level, the subsoil is made up of dark amphibolite, with eye-catching veins of light-coloured rock running through it in places. The topsoil has a very thin layer of loamy, sandy clay mixed with gneiss and mica schist. Because it’s so stony, the ground stores heat during the day and releases it at night. The result is even ripening and aromas that are typical for this particular terroir.
