The single vineyard Ried Loibenberg is one of the greats in the list of the vintage sites in entire Wachau region. On the south facing stone terraces soaring above the river Danube, in a basin with sediments of Loess, the more than 50 years old vines are growing. They create a marvellous wine getting to the heart of this very specific terroir. Rewarding a not too late picking the wine is generic Loibenberg, but never bold, but puristic and reduced to the substance. Grape variety: 100% Grüner Veltliner Age of vines: ?50 years Harvest: by hand mid of October Fermentation and maturation: 8-9 months in big oak casks (6-9hl) Bottling: July/ August Alcohol: 13,5-14% Vol