Hirsch Ried Gaisberg Zöbing Riesling 2017

Weingut Hirsch is one of the leading family wineries in Kamptal (Kamp river valley), Austria, renowned for crafting precise, elegant wines with a strong sense of place. Working mainly with terraced vineyards on primary rock soils and under a continental climate, the estate produces wines of remarkable purity, tension and ageing potential.

Johaness Hirsch's wines are especially known for the mineral-driven expression of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, offering fresh, vibrant and highly gastronomic profiles. These are wines defined by precision, energy and balance, highly valued by wine lovers and fine dining professionals.

Hirsch Ried Gaisberg Zöbing Riesling 2017 comes from Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW, one of the leading vineyards in Zöbing, Kamptal DAC, Austria. The southwest-facing site lies on the southern foothills of the Manhartsberg, with soils dominated by weathered mica schist, sandy and slightly silty in texture, with a significant amount of gravel and stone. Local amphibolite lenses and possible remnants of loess add further geological complexity.

The grapes were harvested at the end of September and whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts and without temperature control, followed by maturation in stainless steel tanks and large oak casks, with the wine resting on its fine lees until mid-June. The vineyard is farmed according to certified biodynamic principles under the Biodyn Respekt standards.

The 2017 vintage delivers a remarkably precise and fine Riesling, showing nectarine, ripe stone fruit, citrus and red peach, supported by a pronounced mineral character. Juicy, elegant and vibrant on the palate, it combines refined texture with a long, expressive finish. A distinguished single-vineyard Riesling with excellent ageing potential, showcasing both the variety's ability to evolve and the distinctive character of Gaisberg. The vintage received 94 points from Falstaff and 94 points from Wine Enthusiast.