Kamptal’s vineyards in Lower Austria lie around the river Kamp, running north-east from the Wachau, but the region is dominated by the dramatic hill of Heiligenstein, around which the regions finest vineyards are to be found.
Without the moderation of the Danube, this is a hotter, drier region. Riesling and Grüner Veltliner are still important, although other varieties, including red, make an appearance. The wines are fleshier but more accessible than those of the Wachau, but also manage to accentuate the spicy notes to be found in these varieties.
Recommended Producers:
Willi Bründlmayer was one of the first to make a name internationally, but his friend Michael Moosbrugger at Schloss Gobelsburg makes arguably the most complex wines of the region. Weingut Hiedler offers fine value for money.
Bründlmayer’s Kamptaler Terrassen Riesling is a blend of various terraced sites in the Kamptal region. The higher sites on primary rock provide mineral finesse and ageing potential, while the lower sites offer more upfront fruit, making this Riesling both elegant and accessible. Notes of citrus fruit and acacia emerge on the nose. On the palate, crystalline acidity is tempered by spice and mineral inflections. This would pair well with Tuna niçoise, fresh seafood or Asian cuisine. Ready to drink now. Daisy Gatt, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)
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Daisy Gatt, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)