Riesling - Terroir and Aromas

Primitive rocks and quince - smoke

: Prmitive rocks & quince - smoke

Gneiss and granite characterize the primitive-rock soils, which are prevalent above all in the Wachau region.

These stony, sparse, easily-warmed but water-permeable soils impart to the Riesling fine quince aromas.

For protection, these Rieslings, which are subject to extreme sunshine an die steep terraces, accumulate tannins in their grape skins.

During fermentation, the tannins can be rearranged via the veast, into odor-active, slightly smoky aromas. These aromas, which in other soil formations would typically appear in hot years, decompose within one to two years.

Thanks to their ripeness, these weighty Rieslings, grown on primitive rocks, shine forth with an incredible presence and complexity.

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