Hirtzberger
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Steinerterrassen Federspiel 2016
RegionWachau
AppellationWachau Federspiel Steinterrassen
CountryAustria
VarietalRiesling
Colourwhite
Alcohol12%
Bottle750ml
Drink windowdrink now to 2030
A crystalline expression of the Wachau in 2016, this Riesling Federspiel Steinterrassen reveals pristine clarity with a refined interplay of orchard fruit and riverbed mineral tones. It opens with luminous green‑tinged yellow, then unfolds generous yet precise exotic fruit facets and a focused tension that speaks of cool vineyard terraces. Rich without weight, it exudes harmonious energy and poised sophistication.
Tasting
- Aroma
- ripe pineapple, mandarin zest
- Palate
- precise exotic fruit framed by crisp acidity
- Finish
- long, salinic mineral persistence
Pairs with
- pan‑seared prawns with lime and chili
- roast chicken with root vegetables and tangerine zest
- fresh summer rolls with herbs and lime dip
From the Archive
A blend from our three Riesling single vineyards Setzberg, Hochrain and Singerriedel. The grapes are picked 2-3 weeks before the Smaragd harvest. In some years we do 4-5 passages through one single vineyard and the first and the second passages go into the Steinterrassen.