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Bründlmayer Zöbinger Heiligenstein Riesling

Kamptal, Austria

About this product

Austria's most geologically distinctive single-vineyard wine — the Heiligenstein is a 350-million-year-old volcanic rhyolite outcrop above Zöbing, separated from the surrounding loess landscape by geological faulting. The rhyolite imparts a unique flavour signature: intense stone fruit (peach, yellow plum), floral lift (rose water, elderflower), and a smoky-volcanic mineral finish that no other Austrian vineyard replicates. Bründlmayer's interpretation — biodynamic since 2010, native yeast fermentation, minimal sulphur — is the benchmark expression of this unique terroir. The wine achieves extraordinary longevity: 20+ years from exceptional vintages.

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appearanceMedium-full gold; brilliant; slightly more colour than Wachau Riesling

noseDistinctive volcanic character — rose water, elderflower, yellow peach, and stone fruit over a smoky-volcanic mineral underlay; unique to rhyolite

palateFull-bodied (13-13.5% ABV); dry; extraordinary volcanic-mineral length; floral persistence unusual in dry Riesling; 20yr potential

conclusionReserve quality; Austria's most geologically unique terroir expression; peak 8-20 years

Service

glassWhite Burgundy glass

decantRecommended at 5+ years

temperature c12

programme positionVeal, white asparagus, Viennese Wiener Schnitzel, white truffle

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4Oldest vines on the rhyolite; even more concentrated volcanic mineral character; rarely produced

3Full rhyolite vineyard expression; 13-13.5% ABV; biodynamic; 15-20yr cellaring potential

2Multi-vineyard blend including Heiligenstein parcels; more accessible; 8-12yr cellaring

1Village-level; fresher, immediate drinking style; Kamptal DAC appellation

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Tasting profile

Distinctive volcanic character — rose water, elderflower, yellow peach, and stone fruit over a smoky-volcanic mineral underlay; unique to rhyolite

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Pairings

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seafood

Bründlmayer Heiligenstein's volcanic Kamptal mineral bridges Dover sole; the lemon beurre bridges the wine's own citrus

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fish

Heiligenstein Riesling's volcanic mineral bridges the poached trout; the Hollandaise's richness is cut by the wine's acidity

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casual

Heiligenstein Riesling's volcanic mineral bridges the Liptauer; a Heuriger classic of Kamptal wine and Austrian cheese spread

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vegetable

Bründlmayer Heiligenstein pairs with the spring asparagus tradition; the bottarga echoes the wine's mineral depth

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cheese

Heiligenstein's mineral character bridges the fresh goat cheese; both come from the Austrian winemaking regions

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dessert

Bründlmayer's mineral and citrus character bridges the grapefruit granita; a clean Alpine refreshment pairing

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Meat beef

Heiligenstein's volcanic-mineral weight and floral aromatics provide aromatic contrast to the savoury anchovy-onion preparation; the wine's full body (13-13.5% ABV) handles the richness

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spicy

Bründlmayer Riesling's complexity bridges the butter chicken's spice and cream; Riesling is the world's spice food wine

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seafood

Heiligenstein's volcanic depth and purity bridges the sushi omakase; an Austrian Riesling for the Japanese table

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