Wachau, Ried Vom Stein, Riesling Smaragd, Nikolaihof - 2021

Viticulture

Considered one of Austria’s oldest wineries, located in former monastery buildings in the Wachau region, Nikolaihof has maintained an unbroken winemaking tradition for centuries. It was one of the first biodynamic producers in Europe. The vineyards are tended as true living gardens. The "Vom Stein" vineyard is a sub-site of the larger Silberbichl vineyard. Located southeast of the village, this is just 5.25 Ha and is a slight incline, sloping east, on the easternmost border of the Silberbichl vineyard. The soils are gneiss with mica inclusions; there is a layer of loess and topsoil here – 60-120cm before you start to hit primary rock.

Oenology

Aged for two and a half years in large wooden barrels following fermentation with indigenous yeasts.