Ried KALKOFEN

Steep, rocky and hot. The Kalkofen (Limestone Kiln) vineyard is appropriately named. The heat is sometimes unbearable and pale particles are indeed abundant in the soil. The climatic and geological conditions are not the only challenge for humans and vines. Our parcel in the Kalkofen can only be reached over stairs. The terraces are narrow and offer just enough room for two vine rows. There is no irrigation.

A scant covering of humus means that Riesling vines often grow in bare rock. And it is nearly always Riesling in Kalkofen. Contrary to Grüner Veltliner, Riesling can cope well with these extreme conditions and transport the essence of this place into the wine.