Origin

This steep 21 hectare (52 acres) south-south-west facing site features moderately deep, stony soil of eroded clayey slate. A special feature of the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr is the prevalence of surfaces that were not subjected to the process of wholesale vineyard restructuring and resurfacing known as Flurbereinigung and that harbor ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines. Wines from the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr are incredibly elegant and delicate, with an abundant interplay of flavors and filigree acid structure.

Vinification

The 100% healthy grapes were harvested in October, gently crushed, and briefly macerated on the berry skins to extract aroma and minerals. The must fermented slowly and spontaneously at low temperature, to perfectly develop a complex fruit aroma. The wine then received an extended stay on its lees in stainless steel tank.