The Story
Variety: 100% Neuburger is a crossing of Roter Veltliner and Sylvaner.
The variety is rather drought resistant and thrives and prospers particularly well on the poor primary rock soils of the Wachau. Neuburger displays an excellent assimilation capacity and increases sugar levels in the grapes quite quickly. Therefore, the varietal is particularly well off in the cooler, Western part of the Wachau valley.
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Wine Information
Residual Sugar: 1,2 g/l
Acidity: 6g/L
2018 was one of the hottest and most extreme summers, yet the wines display vitality and freshness. We would call it a “classic, balanced vintage”, as this corresponds to a cooler vintage style.
Compared to 2017, the alcohol levels are marginally lower, the acidity for Riesling is remarkably lively for such a hot summer. The final stage of ripening was slow and due to very early flowering, we had ...
