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Our wines

Ried Spiegel (Langenlois) Grüner Veltliner Auslese

2013

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Grüner Veltliner has a thick berry skin and is therefore not easily affected by botrytis. In 2013, however, we succeeded in literally selecting several hundred kilograms of shriveled berries from the bunches. The grapes were then gently pressed for about eight hours and subsequently fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Grape variety
Grüner Veltliner
Date of harvest
November 20, 2013
Alcohol content
9%
Bottle closure type
Natural cork
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Awards

94/100
(9% vol.) Medium golden yellow with silver reflections. Delicate nuances of caramel and quince jelly, underpinned by hints of apricot jam. Juicy, creamy and elegant, fine oak spice, well-integrated acidity structure, a touch of coconut on the finish, balanced and already very well developed, versatile in use.” – Peter Moser Falstaff issue, February–March 2026
Falstaff Trophy-Winner 2026

Site and climate

Ried Spiegel (Langenlois)

Size
103 ha
Elevation
260 – 270 m
Inclination
1 °
Orientation
ESE

The name of the vineyard „Spiegel“ (mirror) is said to derive from Latin “spectaculum” (“look-out”). In the ancient times of the “Limes”, the Romans probably used the spot to observe the Germanic tribes to the north of the Danube. However, still up to now most of the folks think that the name is linked to the convex vaulting of the 300 meter hill, a kind of “mirror” to the sky.

The 2013 vintage
The long winter and rainy spring provided optimal soil moisture for the 2013 vintage, ensuring freshness and flavour, while the sunny, warm summer provided ripeness and sweetness. A beautiful beginning of September with warm days and cool nights shaped the typical fruit aromas - and lured us into the vineyards to harvest the first grapes so perfect for the base wine for Sekt (sparkling wine). This was thrilling, especially because in the very warm 2011 and 2012 vintages, only a small share of grapes were suitable for the highest quality Sekt. Afterwards, the weather conditions from the West created a "stop and go" mode, which, needless to...