# Ried Auf der Henne Riesling Reserve (2022)

- **Producer:** Weingut Ingrid Groiss
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Niederösterreich, Austria
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, grapefruit, lemon, apricot, apple, peach, blossom, pastry, biscuit, petrol (gasoline), almond

## About this wine

The Ingrid Groiss Ried Auf der Henne Riesling 2022 is a dry white wine from Niederösterreich, Austria. Produced by Weingut Ingrid Groiss, it is made from 100% Riesling grapes sourced from the single vineyard 'Ried Auf der Henne,' where vines are over 30 years old and grow in limestone and gravel soil. The estate emphasizes a minimalist winemaking philosophy, focusing on terroir, elegance, and character through gentle processing with minimal intervention. The 2022 vintage was influenced by a slow ripening period followed by an Indian summer, contributing to the wine's balanced acidity and fruit profile. Weingut Ingrid Groiss is a family business led by Ingrid, who manages 20 hectares of organic vineyards.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are from vines over 30 years old.
- Organically grown grapes are used.
- Fermented on natural yeast.
- Aged on lees for 10 months.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through richer sauces and complements the natural sweetness of seafood and poultry. Its subtle fruit notes can bridge with sweet or savory glazes, while its minerality harmonizes with fresh cheeses and herbaceous elements.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Riesling begins with destemming and a 12-hour skin maceration before gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using natural yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for 10 months. Some sources indicate a period of aging in French oak barrels after fermentation. The grapes are organically grown and harvested manually.