White dry
Tasted as a sample in late June 2017, the 2016 Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein 1ÖTW offers a clear, fresh, lovely, pure, precise and aromatic bouquet of bright ripe fruits (like pears!) intermixed with the vital and flinty minerality of the Heiligenstein terroir. The wine is vital and elegant on the palate, intense, long and aromatic but also fresh and vibrant like a jive. The finish is salty and piquant and combines ripeness and fruit intensity with finesse and freshness.
The Jurtschitsch winery is located in the historic Sonnhof estate in the north of Austria, in the famous Kamptal wine region. The history of the estate's cellars dates back to the 14th century, when the land was worked by monks. In 1868, the estate was purchased by the Jurtschitsch family, who have since then nurtured the tradition of winemaking with respect for nature and innovation.
Leaders in innovation in Austrian winemaking
The Jurtschitsch winery has long been one of the most progressive in Kamptal. They were the first in the region to:
Filter and bottle the wine themselves (previously this was done by intermediaries)
Organic winemaking - since 1972
Promoting wines from individual vineyards in order to reveal the terroir - the influence of soil, climate and location on the taste of the wine
Today, the name Jurtschitsch stands for unrivaled quality, stability and sustainability worldwide.
Vineyards and main grape varieties
Most of the vineyards are dedicated to white grape varieties, and the winery pays special attention to:
Grüner Veltliner - the flagship of the Kamptal region, known for its minerality and freshness
Riesling - an expressive, complex and long-maturing wine
The family carefully works with single-vineyard wines, emphasizing the natural diversity and terroir influence - this is highly appreciated among wine experts and collectors.
GruVe - art and wine in one
Since 1987, Jurtschitsch has been presenting a special GruVe Grüner Veltliner wine every year, the label of which is designed by a different artist every year. It is not only a high-quality dry white wine, but also an art project that attracts creative and wine lovers all over the world.