Franz Hirtzberger, Riesling Steinerterrassen Federspiel, 2024 so111725 take 2 having spent his final decades

having spent his final decades working alongside his sister Elena (and after her death in 2016

showcasing how this grape thrives in the Andes foothills

making it a superb option for drinkers seeking freshness

Using vapor-infusion and remaining non-chill-filtered

Adriana Galasso and Fausto Albanesi met on a wine course

Franz Hirtzberger, Riesling Steinerterrassen Federspiel, 2024 so111725 take 2 having spent his final decadesA multi site Wachau Riesling that overdelivers without even trying. Steinerterrassen is Hirtzberger's Federspiel tier blend of fruit from the estate's great Spitz crus Setzberg, Hochrain, Steinporz, even a little Singerriedel assembled into a mid weight Riesling meant for early enjoyment rather than long sleep. Federspiel rules cap the alcohol around 12. 5%, so what arrives in the glass is laser clean: lime, white peach, crushed stone, the cool