Ried
Loibenberg​​

Riesling Smaragd

Our Favorite from the Other Side of the Danube

The Loibenberg is large and mighty – and our Riesling showcases all the power of this impressive site. The grapes come from high-elevation terraces that are cooler and more barren, giving the wine a special freshness. Despite its moderate alcohol content, this Riesling demonstrates impressive intensity and distinctiveness. After several hours of maceration, the wine is fermented cool in stainless steel tanks. It matures on the fine lees until bottling in September, which lends it additional complexity and finesse.

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Terroir Ried Loibenberg

Historically and Geologically Diverse

As the name suggests, this is the Loibenberg that characterizes the townscape. The large area and significant differences in elevation lead to a total of four official sub-vineyards as well as a variety of smaller differences that are elaborated by local winemakers. Geologically, Gföhl gneiss sets the tone here, although there are some sections where loess islands have formed, which further emphasizes the diversity. Historically, the location can be traced back to the year 1381, then still under the name ‘leub_n perig’.

A Soil Full of History Character

A soil profile with unique character for exceptional wines.

The soil profile comes from a mid-slope location on the Loibenberg. The parent rock is Gföhl gneiss, a metamorphic rock that originated from an acidic, granite-like rock. The sandy-stony soil promotes good water drainage and facilitates root growth of the vines. Due to the soil’s ability to warm up quickly, the vines start budding comparatively early in spring. Through erosion on the slope, Ice Age calcareous loess material was mixed into the soil. In the course of progressive soil development, natural decalcification occurred, so that only a few percent of carbonate can be detected in the topsoil today. In the parent rock, however, there is still significant secondary carbonate, which precipitated from the soil solution and is visible in the form of coatings and fillings.
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