Brundlmayer Riesling Kamptaler Terrassen 2022

Brundlmayer Riesling Kamptaler Terrassen 2022

 

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Brundlmayer
Riesling Kamptaler Terrassen 2022
  • Vintage : 2022
  • Country : Austria
  • Region : Kamptal
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  • Type : White
  • Style : Medium Bodied Aromatic Dry
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 12,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Riesling

Sourced from terraced vineyards, this Riesling balances youthful energy and finesse with a backbone of crisp acidity, promising both immediate pleasure and excellent aging potential.

Experts Score Vintage
WS Wine Spectator 93 2022
RP Robert Parker 92 2022
JS James Suckling 93 2020
W&S Wines & Spirits 92 2019
WE Wine Enthusiast 91 2019
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Region and Vineyards

The Kamptal DAC, situated in Lower Austria, is renowned for its terraced vineyards and diversity of soils, which allow for the cultivation of world-class Riesling. The terraced slopes rise to elevations between 260 and 380 meters, creating ideal conditions for slow ripening and the development of complex flavors.

The Riesling Kamptaler Terrassen is a blend of grapes from younger vines planted on various terraces. The higher terraces feature stony soils, composed of primary rock such as granite and gneiss, which lend the wine its minerality, finesse, and aging potential. The lower terraces contain loess soils interspersed with clay, contributing body, richness, and an expressive fruit character.

This careful combination of vineyard sites allows the wine to display both vigor and freshness, while remaining balanced and approachable in its youth.

Winemaking

The grapes for Bründlmayer Riesling Kamptaler Terrassen are hand-harvested in October to ensure optimal ripeness and quality. The bunches are gently whole-cluster pressed, preserving the fruit’s purity and aromatic intensity.

Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 15–20°C, allowing the wine to retain its vibrant fruit and delicate aromas. Following fermentation, the wine matures on fine lees until blending and bottling in February. This process adds subtle texture while enhancing freshness and minerality.

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Pale yellow with greenish reflections.
  • Aroma: Fragrant and expressive, with notes of white and yellow flowers (elderflower, acacia), a twist of citrus peel, and hints of fennel, anise, and mineral yeast tones.
  • Palate: Fresh and lively, featuring flavors of vineyard peaches, lemon zest, and delicate spice. A crisp acidity highlights the wine’s minerality and vibrancy, leading to a clean, refreshing, and elegant finish.

Did You Know?

The terraced vineyards of Kamptal DAC are among Austria’s most iconic landscapes, with stony soils that emphasize minerality and freshness in wines like Riesling. This balance of terroir and winemaking makes Austrian Riesling a favorite for aging while retaining its youthful charm.

Wine Pairing Ideas

  • Grilled fish with lemon butter: The wine’s vibrant acidity and citrus notes complement the delicate flavors of the fish.
  • Seafood salad with citrus vinaigrette: A perfect match for the wine’s freshness and mineral-driven finish.
  • Pork medallions with fennel and herbs: The subtle anise notes in the wine harmonize beautifully with fennel and tender pork.
  • Thai green curry with shrimp: The wine’s crisp acidity balances the spice and creaminess of the dish.

History of Bründlmayer

The Bründlmayer estate is a family-owned winery with roots that trace back several generations. Under the leadership of Willi Bründlmayer, who took over the reins in the 1980s, the estate rose to international prominence. Willi’s visionary approach, emphasizing sustainability and respect for the environment, transformed Bründlmayer into one of Austria’s most acclaimed producers.

Willi Bründlmayer pioneered innovative techniques, such as the introduction of the Lyra trellis system, which enhances the health and quality of the vines. This, coupled with his commitment to showcasing the unique terroir of Kamptal, positioned the winery as a global leader in single-vineyard expressions.

Today, the estate is managed by Willi Bründlmayer and his family, who continue to uphold its legacy of sustainability, precision winemaking, and elegance.

Region and Vineyards

The Bründlmayer vineyards are situated in the heart of the Kamptal DAC, one of Austria’s most celebrated wine regions, known for its exceptional conditions for white wines, particularly Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The estate owns approximately 80 hectares of vines, planted on diverse soils ranging from loess and loam to primary rock (gneiss, mica-schist, and granite).

Among the estate’s iconic sites are:

  • Zöbinger Heiligenstein: Famous for its Permian desert sandstone soils, this vineyard is considered one of the best sites for Riesling in Austria, producing wines with remarkable minerality and finesse.
  • Kammerner Lamm: Known for its calcareous clay and loess soils, this vineyard produces powerful and structured Grüner Veltliner, with richness and aging potential.
  • Steinmassl: A high-altitude site with gneiss and mica-schist soils, yielding elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings with great precision.

The estate’s vineyards are farmed sustainably, with great attention to soil health, biodiversity, and minimal intervention, ensuring the best expression of the region’s unique terroir.

Wine Range of Bründlmayer

Bründlmayer produces a diverse range of wines that highlight the estate’s versatility and dedication to quality:

  • Single-Vineyard Rieslings: Wines like Zöbinger Heiligenstein and Steinmassl are celebrated for their purity, aromatic precision, and aging potential.
  • Grüner Veltliner: From the approachable Langenloiser to the rich and age-worthy Kammerner Lamm, Bründlmayer’s Grüner Veltliners showcase the varietal’s depth and versatility.
  • Sparkling Wines: Crafted using the traditional method, these wines reflect the estate’s innovation and attention to detail, offering vibrant acidity and finesse.
  • Chardonnay and Pinot Noir: Limited-production wines that highlight the estate’s ability to produce exceptional Burgundian-style wines in Austria.

Did You Know?

Bründlmayer was one of the first Austrian wineries to adopt the Lyra trellis system, where the vines are trained in a “Y” shape. This technique doubles the leaf canopy, promoting better ripening, reducing disease risk, and enhancing the overall quality of the grapes.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 93 Points (2022)
There’s a subtle earthy complexity here, alongside aromas of grapefruits, flint stones, honey and peach blossom. Deliciously mineral and flavorful, with vibrant, lively acidity. Long and dry. From organically grown grapes.

Robert Parker (RP) : 92 Points (2022)
Bründlmayer's 2023 Riesling Terrassen is super clear and remarkably intense on the bright, elegant, beautifully aromatic and saline nose that is reminiscent of white peach and crushed rock. It is lush, round and savory on the palate, with spicy aromatics, concentrated white peach fruit, sur lie texture and ripe yet tension-giving acidity and mineral tension. This is a remarkably hedonistic Riesling in a lighter, XS style. 13% stated alcohol. Screw cap. Tasted in March 2024.

James Suckling (JS) : 93 Points (2020)
Almost German style, this dry riesling has a great balance of citrus and stone-fruit aromas, as well as some nice fresh-herb notes. Juicy and well-structured with plenty of minerality, this is a delightful and complex wine that’s just beginning to give its best. Long finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap. (5/2021)

Wines & Spirits (W&S) : 92 Points (2019)
A blend of fruit from high terraces cut into primary rock as well as loess-rich lower sites, this is a firm, svelte Riesling. Vinified spontaneously in stainless steel, it has a little yeasty richness to fill out its lean, mineral flavor, and a lot of mouthwateringly bright, limey fruit. (4/2021)

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 91 Points (2019)
The faintest whiff of passion fruit hovers tropically on the nose. The palate tones it down, with slender citrus notions of lemon and zesty grapefruit, presenting a slender, fresh and tangy body full of aromatic, citrus-scented freshness. The finish is dry and moreish.

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