2022 Steinmassl Erste Lage Kamptal Riesling, Loimer

• Style: Dry, mineral-driven Austrian Riesling
• Taste: Apricot, orange zest, saline stone fruit, crystalline acidity
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, Asian cuisine, charcuterie
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Golden-hued and mineral-bright, this Riesling opens with apricot and orange zest, followed by ginger spice and a distinctive saline character. The palate unfolds with crystalline stone fruit, lively acidity and a textured, stony finish that lingers. At just 4.4g/L residual sugar and 13% alcohol, it is bone-dry and food-focused—the result of full ripeness achieved in the vineyard, then fermented completely dry to let natural depth speak.

The Winery — Fred Loimer

Fred Loimer has stewarded 80 hectares around Langenlois in the sunny Kamptal region since 1997, bringing philosophy shaped by study at Klosterneuburg University and experience in Germany's Nahe and California's Napa Valley. Unlike many Austrian peers who favour sweeter styles, he pursues full phenolic ripeness before fermenting to complete dryness, allowing citrus zest, minerality and balance to define the wine. The Steinmassl vineyard sits at 340 metres on a south-southeast slope, where gneiss, mica and heavy stony clay store heat through cool nights. Biodynamic farming—Respekt-certified since 2006—and vines aged 17 to 57 years deepen the character. The 2022 vintage brought exceptional dryness followed by heavy rain, yet August's dry spell allowed recovery and excellent ripeness. Harvest was hand-picked into small crates, skin contact lasted 12–24 hours, and fermentation split between stainless steel and used oak over four to six weeks, followed by 11 months on gross lees and eight on fine lees before unfiltered August 2024 bottling.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine is built for seafood, raw fish and sushi—its saline minerality and crisp acidity sing alongside oysters, scallops and white fish. Asian spice and charcuterie are equally at home. Chill to 8–10°C and serve as an aperitivo or throughout a seafood-focused meal. Perfect for date nights and a thoughtful gift for those who appreciate depth and structure over sweetness. Discover more of our Riesling selections, explore the broader range of Kamptal producers we've curated, and venture into our full Austria collection—there is real substance in this corner of cool-climate white viticulture.