Weingut Proidl, Riesling Steilheit, 2024

Weingut Proidl’s Riesling Steilheit 2024 is a strikingly aromatic, precision-made white wine from the steep terraced slopes of Kremstal. It captures everything that makes Austrian Riesling so compelling: crystalline acidity, layered fruit, and a distinctly mineral edge, all drawn from one of the region’s most dramatic vineyard sites.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows bright, youthful clarity with an expressive aromatic profile and a refined sense of energy. The nose unfolds with apricot, mandarin peel, white rose, orange blossom, confit grapefruit, tangy herbs, and a hint of muscat, giving the wine both lift and complexity. The palate is silky and medium-bodied, quickly driven by vibrant Riesling acidity and a pronounced mineral backbone. Flavours of ripe mandarin, blossom honey, peach, Galia melon, citrus zest, white summer flowers, and yuzu create a vivid, mouthwatering finish. While already highly enjoyable, the wine has the structure and freshness to age gracefully for several years.

Production
Steilheit is made from 100% Riesling grown on ultra-steep, stone-rich terraced vineyards around Senftenberg in Kremstal, where the Danube’s heat-reflecting influence helps ripen fruit while preserving freshness. The grapes are sustainably farmed and hand-harvested between October and early November, ensuring optimal maturity and concentration. At the winery, the whole clusters are gently pressed before spontaneous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine then spends three months on the lees in a combination of 500-litre French oak casks and stainless steel, adding texture, depth, and subtle complexity without overshadowing the vineyard expression.

Food & Serving
This expressive Riesling is an excellent match for Asian cuisine, lightly spiced dishes, sashimi, grilled prawns, roast chicken with citrus, and rich vegetarian plates with herbs or stone fruit. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C. Decanting is generally not necessary, though a short aeration can help open the wine if enjoyed very young.

Producer
Weingut Proidl is a respected family estate in Austria’s Kremstal region, known for crafting precise, terroir-driven wines with strong varietal character. The producer has earned recognition for its work with Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, particularly from steep hillside sites that bring intensity, freshness, and mineral definition. Proidl’s commitment to sustainable viticulture and careful cellar work has helped establish it as one of the region’s notable modern estates.

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