The Story
Originating in Germany in the 1400s, Riesling is hailed the world over as one of the premier white grape varieties, and it is the 2nd most-planted white grape in Austria. Sensitive and demanding in the vineyard due to its late ripening and susceptibility to different kinds of rot, winemakers nevertheless prize Riesling for its terroir-expressiveness.
First documented in 1289, the Schütt vineyard’s Gneiss soils impart a focused minerali...