2022 Wieninger, Wiener Gemischter Satz, Ried Rosengartel 1ÖTW Nussberg, Austria

The historic Rosengartel vineyard (ried)– a slice of a south-facing slope in the middle of Vienna's celebrated Nussberg – has long been regarded as one of the region's grand terroirs, prized since the days of the Habsburg Empire. A biodynamically farmed field blend of Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Neuburger, Traminer, and Riesling, this Wiener Gemischter Satz (field blend from Vienna) offers expressive aromas of peach, pineapple, orange zest, and a touch of honey. Layered yet effortlessly balanced, it combines the depth and complexity of its limestone-rich soils with vibrant freshness, making it an exceptional partner for seafood, fish, and Mediterranean cuisine.

Austria's First Growth Vineyards

The designation 1ÖTW (Erste Lage) represents Austria's highest tier of classified vineyard sites, comparable in spirit to the premier terroir classifications of Burgundy and Germany. These wines originate from rigorously defined vineyards recognized for their historical significance and proven ability to produce exceptional, site-specific wines.

94 points, James Suckling
"Fascinating nose of ripe mirabelle and yellow roses. Anything but dramatic, this simultaneously ripe and very elegant wine glides over your palate, the underlining fine tannins deftly supporting the long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold."

93 points, Vinous
"The 2022 Riesling Ried Rosengartel Nussberg was picked separately out of the field blend in the upper reaches of the vineyards, picked later than the Gemischter Satz. The nose is shy, giving mere glimpses of pear. The show begins with a bright freshness, a distinct contour of freshness that outlines citrus-pervaded ripeness, again with a very fine, gently tactile phenolic web. This has structure and well-judged ripeness. Vivid hints of orange zest shimmer and come to the surface. (Bone-dry)"

91 points, Wine Spectator
"This sleek, silky version builds in density, with leather and lanolin elements revealing a core of yellow plum, orchard fruit and green herbs. Smoke, honey and green almond hints linger on the long finish, framed by tea tannins and a bitter phenolic presence that adds structure and poise. Elegant and long, with nice menthol freshness. Grüner Veltliner, Weissburgunder, Neuberger, Traminer and Riesling. Drink now through 2030."