2024 Wiener Riesling, Wieninger

• Style: Crisp, mineral-driven dry Riesling
• Taste: Citrus and stone fruit with saline minerality and bracing acidity
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, sushi, salads, asparagus, charcuterie
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch, summer drinking, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled; vegan, vegetarian, screwcap

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale lemon and bright, this wine carries the mineral stamp of Vienna's finest vineyard terroirs. Citrus and stone fruit (apricot from Bisamberg's sandy loam, peach from Nussberg's shell limestone) sit over saline minerality and bracing acidity. Where most dry Riesling feels austere, this finds warmth—a wine of real freshness and balance that demands food and rewards it generously.

The Winery — Wieninger

Fritz Wieninger leads a family estate with over a century of winemaking heritage, standing at the forefront of Vienna's modern wine movement. His philosophy merges contemporary precision with regional tradition, using the distinct character of each vineyard site to shape the final wine. The 2024 vintage embodies this approach: a cool spring and moderate summer gave grapes time to develop depth, while August warmth secured full ripeness. Hand-harvested from biodynamically managed vines since 2008, fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, and bottled at 12.5% ABV with just 3.4g/L residual sugar, every decision lets the vineyard speak.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the wine to uncork alongside seafood, cold asparagus, soft cheeses, and charcuterie—or simply enjoy as an aperitif on its own. Its tension between ripe fruit and crisp acid makes it endlessly versatile. If you're exploring Riesling beyond the usual German suspects, this Vienna vintage shows the variety's true range and what Austria achieves so well. Vegan and vegetarian, with a screwcap for easy recorking. Serve chilled for weeknight dinners, Sunday lunch, or summer entertaining.