# Lenz Riesling (2022)

- **Producer:** Weingut Fred Loimer
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Niederösterreich, Austria
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, pear, lemon, grapefruit, apple, biscuit, pastry, petrol (gasoline), almond

## About this wine

The Loimer Lenz Riesling 2022 is a 100% Riesling from the Kamptal DAC region of Austria. Produced by Weingut Fred Loimer, the wine's name, 'Lenz,' signifies spring, highlighting its fresh and vibrant nature. Fred Loimer, a proponent of modern winemaking and sustainability, is a founding member of the 'Respekt' association for biodynamic viticulture. His philosophy emphasizes allowing the unique character of the Kamptal terroir, influenced by its gneiss-rich soils, to be expressed in the wine. The 2022 vintage faced challenging weather but resulted in a wine that reflects its origin and the natural rhythms of farming.

## Interesting facts

- Lenz means 'spring' in German, reflecting the wine's vibrant spirit.
- Fred Loimer is a founding member of Respekt, a group for biodynamic viticulture.
- Vineyards are farmed using biological organic and biodynamic methods.
- The 2022 vintage earned Gold at the Frankfurt International Trophy.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity cuts through richness and fat, cleansing the palate. Its clean, focused fruit notes complement delicate seafood and lighter proteins, while its minerality can echo the salinity of certain dishes.

## Wine making process

The Loimer Lenz Riesling 2022 begins with a short maceration of a maximum of 4 hours, primarily through whole cluster pressing. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks at temperatures not exceeding 20°C for 8-12 weeks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes lees aging: first on full lees for 3-4 months until early January, then on fine lees until bottling. This meticulous process aims to capture the essence of the Kamptal terroir and the Riesling grape.