Nikolaihof | Wachau | Klause am Berg, Riesling trocken | 2012 | 1500ml | bio

Description

Product description for Nikolaihof Klause am Berg, Riesling trocken 2012 (bio)Archive Release 2024. The “Klause” is a plot within the Steiner “Gaisberg,” not an official vineyard. Named after the hermitage there, the small, terraced “Klause” encompasses the uppermost part of the 5.7 hectares of the Gaisberg. The Gaisberg vineyard lies at an elevation of 230 to 330 meters above sea level at the peak and crest of the mountain, facing southeast and well-ventilated. The substratum consists of Gföhl gneiss, mica schist, and amphibolite. The vineyard name has been documented since 1215. The Klause is largely surrounded by forest, creating a special microclimate.

Colour

Bright, ripe lemon yellow

Nose

Striking, broad aromas with ripe fruit, herbs, and vegetables with sweet notes. Golden yellow stone fruit, honeydew melon, grapefruit, snow peas, carrots, tarragon, lemon balm. All wrapped up in a fine, delicate fragrance.

Palate

Even after a decade, the light-footed, exciting body offers freshness and character with its still-present acidity. This, in turn, remains very well packaged and beautifully integrated. Concentration is not a foreign word here; the round taste is balanced, dense, and rich. Plenty of potential right up to the last sip.

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