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Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Steinerterrassen Federspiel 2023

$5499

Franz Hirtzberger stands as one of the world's greatest dry white wine producers, and this Federspiel-category Riesling showcases the Wachau's mineral perfection. The blend draws from four steep, terraced vineyard sites—Setzberg, Hochrain, Steinporz, and Singerriedel—all planted on primary rock soils. Hirtzberger's selective harvesting (four to five passes through each vineyard) combined with native yeast fermentation and aging in large, older wood creates a wine of pure expression: a mineral-driven masterpiece that defines Austrian Riesling elegance.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2023 Riesling Steinterrassen Federspiel is a pre-harvest of the four single sites for Riesling of the estate, Setzberg, Hochrain, Steinporz and Singerriedel. Fragrant citrus foliage combines its headiness with the creaminess of pale apricot. The palate has concentration and citrus, but also the fleshiness of ripe stone fruit, the generosity of creamy ripeness, then pulled back into line by sheerest citrus. This is aromatic, always shimmering with citrus foliage while playing a riper game. The 2023 is lovely, intriguing and animating. The finish and the length belong to citrus peel." —Anne Krebiehl MW

More about Weingut Franz Hirtzberger

Austria is a tiny place, with 99% of the wine production crammed into a tiny corner in the eastern foothills of the Alps. What it lacks in size is more than made up for in quality terroir, talented winemakers and a wide array of styles. The Wachau is Austria's greatest terroir. Picking your favorite producer is a more difficult task—but without a doubt, Franz Hirtzberger is one of the best.

His wines are luxurious but not garish, opulent but not showy. Franz Hirtzberger is as meticulous in the vineyards as the cellar. He doesn't control the environment around him as much as coax its potential into being. Most wines include some botrytis berries (those affected by Noble Rot), adding layers of complexity and velvety texture. This has made him and F.X. Pichler (now Lucas Pichler) icons of the Wachau.

While Pichler’s wines demonstrate richness and power, Hirtzbergers wines are the paradigm of crisp mineral purity. Their vineyards climb the steep hill that leads down to the Danube like stairs, allowing for optimal sun exposure. Both Grüner Veltliner and Riesling flourish as well as a smattering of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc plantings. With the steep angle of exposure, influence of the river and glacial geology strongly influence all their wines.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Riesling

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Elegant , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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