Riesling DÜRNSTEINER BURG Reserve
Dürnsteiner Burgweingarten
This Riesling grows on the last big terrace vineyard within the historic fortification of Dürnstein. The extremely steep terraces extend above Schloss Durnstein along the western city wall like a wide stairway to heaven next to the blue baroque tower, virtually a hanging garden above Dürnstein.
Town: Dürnsteiner Burg
First mentioned in year: 1476
Terraced vineyard
Aspect: W-S
Slope gradient: up to 80%
Altitude: 207-293m
Soil profile
Cool, spicy Wachau elegance with exotic fruit notes. Is this monopollage unique. Steep, barren, puristic. Only accessible on foot from Dürnstein’s old town. Pure handicraft. Primeval rock terraces. South-facing.