Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Mineral And Clean finish

Aroma: apricot blossom, lime zest, chalk mineral, fresh herbs

Palate: citrus, stone fruit, mineral, clean dry finish

Pfaffenberg Riesling from Winzer Krems: apricot blossom, lime and chalk mineral from the famous Kremstal Riesling site at an accessible price.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled trout with almonds
    Mineral and citrus notes are a natural match for delicate freshwater fish.
  • Chicken in Riesling cream sauce
    Apricot blossom and mineral Riesling complement a classic Riesling-sauce preparation.
  • Mild goat's cheese
    Citrus and mineral freshness pair well with tangy fresh goat's cheese.

How to serve Winzer Krems Riesling Pfaffenberg

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled trout with almonds, Chicken in Riesling cream sauce, Mild goat's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pfaffenberg is a recognised Riesling Ried in Kremstal, shared between Winzer Krems and Emmerich Knoll (who bottles it as a Wachau DAC wine from his Kremstal parcels). The cooperative's version offers the site's characteristic mineral character at an accessible price.

  1. 1960: Winzer Krems first bottles Pfaffenberg Riesling as a single-site wine

Facts

Producer
Winzer Krems · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Kremstal DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
€20-35 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1960

Frequently asked about Winzer Krems Riesling Pfaffenberg

What does Winzer Krems Riesling Pfaffenberg taste like?

On the nose, apricot blossom, lime zest, chalk mineral, fresh herbs. On the palate, citrus, stone fruit, mineral, clean dry finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, mineral and clean finish. Pfaffenberg Riesling from Winzer Krems: apricot blossom, lime and chalk mineral from the famous Kremstal Riesling site at an accessible price.

When should I drink Winzer Krems Riesling Pfaffenberg?

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 Winzer Krems Riesling Pfaffenberg?

Grilled trout with almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chicken in Riesling cream sauce and Mild goat's cheese. Mineral and citrus notes are a natural match for delicate freshwater fish.

What grapes are in Winzer Krems Riesling Pfaffenberg?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Kremstal DAC.

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