Nikolaihof Riesling Federspiel Late Release 2016

Vintage: 2016

Origin: Wachau, Austria

Grapes: Riesling

Alcohol: 11%

Coming from one of the oldest wineries in Austria, this late-release Riesling from Nikolaihof is the perfect entry into aged Riesling. This wine spent an impressive 6 years in large oak barrels before being bottled in June 2022. The nose is just starting to display light notes of petrol, accompanied with notes of citrus and apricot. The wine presents a lot of complexity, with the nose being reflected on the palate along with stunning minerality and a long finish. This one is ready to drink now, or if you're patient enough, should mature beautifully over the next 2 decades.