The 1000 Eimerberg in the municipality of Spitz / Wachau is an extremely steep vineyard with a gradient of up to 70%, which owes its name to the annual yield of a normal vintage. By the way, a Eimer = bucket holds 56 liters. The winery Gritsch owns plots planted with old Riesling vines that are particularly playful and deep. strong> produce Rieslings.
The 1000 Bucket Berg Federspiel Riesling by FJ Gritsch from the warm 2022 vintage is aromatic, full on the palate, with excellent structure thanks to the good extract. The Gritsch Federspiel Riesling 1000 Eimerberg has citrus notes such as oranges in the bouquet, plus white fruits that go perfectly with the lively character of the wine. A Wachau classic with animating drinking flow and some aging potential.
Peter Moser from the Austrian wine magazine Falstaff is enthusiastic and rates Gritsch's 1000 Eimer Berg Federspiel an incredible 93/100 points. He praises the scent of tropical fruit notes, yellow stone fruit and a hint of blossom honey, as well as the salty minerality, freshness and the lingering finish on the palate.
