Ried Rosenberg Feuersbrunn 2021

Located on the slopes of Feuersbrunn, on the north bank of the Danube, Ried Rosenberg is one of the flagship wines of the Ott estate in the Wagram region of Lower Austria. The vineyard lies in deep loess soils, mixed with limestone and clay deposits, which promote excellent water retention and slow ripening of the grapes. Facing a gentle slope, it benefits from a continental climate tempered by the river's influence, resulting in significant temperature variations that preserve the wine's freshness and aromatic purity.

The grapes are hand-harvested in the Ried Rosenberg vineyard, then carefully sorted before gentle whole-cluster pressing. The must settles naturally before being transferred to barrels for spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts at low temperatures, preserving aromatic purity and the expression of the terroir. The wine is aged for an extended period on its fine lees, primarily in large oak casks and stainless steel tanks, with measured stirring, before bottling at a leisurely pace, aiming for a balance of density, precision, and freshness.

This wine reveals notes of stone fruit , ripe citrus , and juicy pear , complemented by delicate floral touches, subtle spicy nuances, and a pronounced minerality reminiscent of chalk and wet stone. The palate is ample and structured, supported by precise acidity that lengthens the wine, with a silky texture, beautiful tension, and a long, mouthwatering, and slightly saline finish that underscores the loess origin of the terroir.

Austrian viticulture has made enormous strides in wine quality over the past decade. Today, Austrian winemakers no longer produce cheap wines for mass consumption, but rather refined and complex wines. Austria produces 65% white wines. From a general perspective, Austrian wines are more powerful and richer than those of their German neighbor. The major and most widely planted national grape variety is Grüner Veltliner (an indigenous white grape). Red wine production continues to increase in volume, intensity, and quality. In Burgenland, in particular, producers are making the most of a unique blend of local grape varieties (Blaufränkisch, Saint-Laurent, Zweigelt) and French varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir). Austria's climate is primarily continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The country is influenced by four main weather patterns. To the east, continental influences from Pannonia; to the west, Atlantic influences as well as cold winds from the north; and to the south, Mediterranean influences. The Danube, meandering languidly through numerous vineyards, brings a variety of microclimates to the vines.