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.

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
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

Tags

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