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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: lime blossom, white peach, chalk mineral, herbal
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, mineral, firm acidity
The monastery's premium Riesling cuvée from Kremstal DAC terroir: lime blossom, white peach and chalk mineral with firm acidity.
What it pairs with
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Freshwater perch with lemon
Mineral acidity and citrus notes complement delicate freshwater fish. -
Ricotta pasta with lemon and herbs
Floral Riesling pairs beautifully with lemon-herb pasta. -
Monastery cheese (aged)
Göttweig makes aged cheese; the mineral Riesling is a natural companion.
How to serve Stift Göttweig Riesling Privat
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Freshwater perch with lemon, Ricotta pasta with lemon and herbs, Monastery cheese (aged). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Privat (private/reserve) is the monastery's flagship Riesling designation, produced from the best Kremstal parcels. The Benedictine tradition of winemaking brings a philosophy of patience and long-term perspective to this cuvée.
- 1998: Riesling Privat launched as the monastery winery's premium Riesling designation
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Stift Göttweig · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Kremstal DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Stift Göttweig Riesling Privat
What does Stift Göttweig Riesling Privat taste like?
On the nose, lime blossom, white peach, chalk mineral, herbal. On the palate, citrus, stone fruit, mineral, firm acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, mineral and fruity finish. The monastery's premium Riesling cuvée from Kremstal DAC terroir: lime blossom, white peach and chalk mineral with firm acidity.
When should I drink Stift Göttweig Riesling Privat?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Stift Göttweig Riesling Privat?
Freshwater perch with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Ricotta pasta with lemon and herbs and Monastery cheese (aged). Mineral acidity and citrus notes complement delicate freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Stift Göttweig Riesling Privat?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Kremstal DAC.
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