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Hirsch, Riesling Heiligenstein-Rotfels, 2022

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Johannes Hirsch is one of Austria’s leading voices for biodynamic farming and terroir-first winemaking. The Heiligenstein vineyard—one of the Kamptal’s crown jewels—is known for its ancient, weathered sandstone and volcanic conglomerate soils. Within that, the Rotfels (or "red rock") sub-parcel brings an extra layer of depth and spice to Hirsch’s already stunning dry Riesling.

The 2022 vintage delivers clarity and lift, with aromas of citrus zest, white peach, crushed herbs, and flint. On the palate, it’s taut and linear, pulsing with acidity and that unmistakable Heiligenstein minerality. There's nothing showy—just energy, detail, and a savory, mouthwatering finish that stretches long.

Drink it now with shellfish or alpine cheeses, or cellar for 10+ years to watch it gain richness and complexity. For lovers of dry Riesling that speaks clearly of soil and site—think Keller, Prager, or FX Pichler—Hirsch Rotfels 2022 is a thrilling, high-definition snapshot of the Kamptal.

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One reason that Weingut Hirsch's wines are so good is that Johannes Hirsch did a lot of things first. He was one of the first in Austria to dump Chardonnay and really focus on Kamptal's great varieties of Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. He was one of the first to farm biodynamically. He was first to switch all closures to stelvin. So he's had a longer time to perfect this style of hyper-artisanal winemaking than virtually anyone else in Austria.

There were hiccups along the way. Not everyone loved the Rieslings from the late aughts that ended up with some residual sugar. But it turns out that this was just what nature wanted to do in those vintages. And since then, Hirsch (and nature) have made nothing but classical, dry Grüners and Rieslings. He has avoided the trend towards higher octane Austrian wines that we have seen elsewhere. With lower alcohol levels, Hirsch shows the pure, crystalline essence of Austrian Grüners and Rieslings.

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

Variety: Riesling
Region: Kamptal
Vineyard: Ried Heiligenstein
Soil Type: The outcropping bedrock consists of a reddish-brown sandstone with a high feldspar content, coarse conglomerates, and minor siltstone
Fermentation & Élevage: Whole cluster pressed, fermented with natural yeast in stainless steel and large oak barrels
Farming: Respekt Certified Biodynamic

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Riesling

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Style

    Crisp , Juicy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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