Alzinger Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd 2019

The south-facing terraces of the Loibenberg store sun all day and are considered to be the warmest in the Wachau. However, this statement falls short and ignores a number of factors that also affect their wines. Between the first terrace at the foot of the slope and the last one on the hilltop, there is a good 200 meters in altitude. In addition, there are many vineyards in the shade of protective forests, and ditches also open to the north, the air of which can noticeably cool the climate, especially at night. How different the soils are on the Loibenberg can be seen in their two wines. While the Grüner Veltliner is mainly based on Loess, which has a slightly warmer and creamier texture, the Riesling is rooted in barren and shallow soils, which encourage a tighter style.