Riesling Handcrafted 2022 - Martin Arndorfer

Riesling Handcrafted - Martin Arndorfer

Riesling grapes come from the Kemtal Valley, the Gaisberg and Wechselberg vineyards, planted between '64 and '83 on land rich in rocks that capture minerality, finesse and elegance. Martin Arndorfer's Riesling is vinified in steel and refined for 20% in steel and 80% in large barrels. The Riesling has straw yellow color with nose notes of fruits and citrus, with a mineral reminder. On the palate it's amazing its freshness and minerality, it has a long finish on fruity and citrus notes.

Service

It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 12/14 ° in tulip glasses. Wine to drink at once but it will be surprising to taste it after 10 years of aging in the bottle.

Pairing

To be combined with raw fish appetizers, first mollusc-shaped dishes, to try with a sauté of mussels and clams.

Cellar: Martin Arndorfer

The Martin Arndorfer company is located in the village of Strass, surrounded by the valley of Kamp. Martin is a young vintner who has taken over the family business after having experienced around the world, particularly in Italy. In this project he is helped by his wife Anna Steininger, who is the daughter of that Karl Steininger, One of the largest Austrian wine producers. Martin Arndorfer produces only two Riesling Renano-based wines and Gruner Veltliner, the most cultivated white berry in Austria, and is fortunate that its vineyards grow on two types of soil; Sand, clay and silt that are ideal for Gruner Veltliner, and rock for Riesling Renano. The company produces about 45,000 bottles a year. Absolutely territorial wines that reflect Martin's vision for wine made of passion, research and terroir.