Fx Pichler Riesling Federspiel

Fx Pichler
Riesling Federspiel

VARIETAL: Riesling
REGION: Burgstall, Austria.
ABV%: 12.5%.

PROFILE
The single vineyard Burgstall stretches on a high plateau featuring pure gneiss and granite soils with blown-in sands on top. The name comes from a small fortification built in the Middle Ages to defend the farm animals against raiders. It was mentioned in the chronicles as early as 1248. This sun-pampered and breezy vineyard is most suitable for lacy, fruit-driven and purist Rieslings in the Federspiel range. Pale straw-green; drop-dead gorgeous Austrian riesling.

TASTING NOTES
"Pale straw-green; drop-dead gorgeous Austrian riesling. The bouquet is full of meadow flowers, the palate a four-way game of chess between Meyer lemon, an airbrush of honey, unflinching acidity and the faintest touch of spritz. I couldn't bring myself to spit it out. 12.5% alc; screwcap. 95 points; drink to 2025." James Halliday, 95 points.

"An excitingly different riesling, with peach nectar, almost pineapple hints on the bouquet together with almond-meal and slaty mineral notes. The palate is vibrant, with high acidity, minerally notes again, and lots of energy. A little more time would reap benefits." Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, 95 points.

Liquor Act
Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424