At a glance

Producer

Weingut Hiedler

Region

Kamptal DAC, Kamptal, Niederösterreich, Austria

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

Approximately US$35–55 per 750 mL, depending on market and provenance

Tasting profile

Likely lime, lemon, white peach and stone fruit, with herbal notes and a firm, stony or smoky mineral impression.

Evolution: With bottle age, primary citrus and fruit should become more integrated, potentially gaining dried citrus, honeyed, savory and petrol-like Riesling complexity.

At peak: At maturity, expect layered citrus and orchard fruit, pronounced mineral depth, and a long, precise finish rather than overt sweetness.

Structure

Acidity

High and enlivening, typical of structured Kamptal Riesling.

Tannins

None to negligible; any phenolic grip is subtle.

Alcohol

Likely around 13% ABV; check the bottle label for the exact figure.

Aging potential

Strong for a dry, single-vineyard Riesling: acidity, concentration, and Heiligenstein’s distinctive mineral character support well over a decade of development.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2036

Optimal window

2024 to 2040

Current status

Developing and enjoyable now; still has substantial aging potential.

Current condition

At about seven years from vintage, expect concentrated citrus and stone fruit with mineral character; bottle condition and cool storage are important.

Heiligenstein is a highly regarded Kamptal site, and dry Riesling from a quality single-vineyard bottling can age well beyond the short horizons appropriate for everyday whites. The 2019 vintage is generally considered strong in Austria. The proposed peak is an estimate, not a producer-certified window; storage and bottle condition can materially change it.

Food pairing

Excellent with freshwater fish, shellfish, roast chicken, pork, asparagus, herb-led dishes, and moderately spicy Southeast Asian food. Avoid very sweet or heavily vinegared preparations.

Serving

Serving temperature

10–12°C / 50–54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Hiedler is an established family estate, but detailed, independently verified information about this wine’s vineyard inputs, energy use, water conservation, and packaging is not available in the information at hand. Treat specific claims about these practices as unverified.

A moderate, provisional score reflects the absence of verified bottling-specific certification and operational data, not evidence of poor practices. Confirm current certifications and estate environmental reporting directly with the producer before making stronger claims.