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2016 F.X. Pichler Riesling Burgstall Federspiel
F.X. Pichler
The single vineyard Burgstall stretches on a high plateau featuring pure gneiss and granite soils with blown-in sands on top. The name comes from a small fortification built in the Middle Ages to defend the farm animals against raiders. It was mentioned in the chronicles as early as 1248. This sun-pampered and breezy vineyard is most suitable for lacy, fruit-driven and purist Rieslings in the Federspiel range.
This was the first vineyard picked in 2017 in order for Lucas Pichler to provide a Federspiel wine from the vintage. It is gorgeously aromatic with a spectrum of blossoms and citrus suggestions. Crunchy, almost tart on entry before filling out to give a pure, tense palate with orchard and citrus fruit joined by exotic notes. - Ed Merrison, CellarHand
April, 2019
The Wine Front
93 points
Strong scents of lemon and lemon curd, green herb, anise. The palate has a light spritz in the nicest possible way, zingy as acidity lifting more of the lemon juice and lemon curd richness, with flavours long and suggestive through the wine. A touch of wax/honeycomb to finish lends complexity. Interesting expression.
January, 2017
Wine Enthusiast
93 points
On the surface there is brisk, spicy grapefruit zest, while underneath the nose hints at generously ripe apricot and Mirabelle plum. The palate plays off juicy stone fruit and zesty citrus on a sleek, slender, concentrated body. The freshness is brisk and taut, while the fruit is charming and soft. With a slender, sleek and dry mouthfeel, this is just what you want from Riesling.
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