Pichler-Krutzler, Pfaffenberg Alte Reben Riesling 2016 Cider

Pichler-Krutzler, Pfaffenberg Alte Reben Riesling 2016 CiderFrom a more than 65 years old tiny parcel at the famous Steiner Pfaffenberg the grapes for this remarkable wine are growing. The soils are barren and composed of crystalline primary rock dominated by Gneiss and Mica schist. Solely worked by hand and organic since 2017. In this wines all characteristics of great wine can be found: noble restraint in the youth, enormous density of aromas with great length and extraordinary aging potential Intense green

creamy mid-palate with toasted brioche and smoked hazelnuts and a characteristic mineral

it has quickly become a cult classic featuring a label design from artist Jose Mendez

The palate is light and expressive

and soft red fruits

This is a rich wine packed with silky

sweet red cherries

A crowd-pleaser

and buttered toast

The mineral and iodine nose opens with white flowers and a citrus cocktail

Sappy and impressively concentrated but energetic as well

Rich and ample on the palate with terrific freshness

pepper and liquorice