Wines Kamptal DAC Ried Kaferberg - Jurtschitsch - 2020

The 2020 Ried Käferberg Cuvée Jurtschitsch from Kamptal, Niederösterreich, is a refined expression of Austrian white winemaking. This wine hails from one of the most renowned single vineyards, Käferberg, which is known for producing complex and elegant whites. While the exact blend of grape varieties is not specified, whites from this region often feature Grüner Veltliner and sometimes Riesling, either singly or in a blend, lending a vibrant, mineral-driven profile with layered fruit. The 2020 vintage in Kamptal was marked by a temperate and balanced growing season, favouring fresh acidity and a clear, crystalline structure in the wines. Vinification at Jurtschitsch is typically attentive to preserving varietal character and terroir, often using stainless steel and large neutral oak casks to limit overt influence from the vessels, allowing subtle nuances to shine through.

Kamptal itself is a jewel within Austria’s wine landscape. Nestled in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), it benefits from a special interplay between warm Pannonian air from the east and cooler, moisture-laden breezes from the north-west. Käferberg, as a site, boasts soils rich in clay mixed with loess, sand, and pockets of gravel, imparting both richness and fine minerality to the wines. The region has a winemaking tradition dating back centuries and is particularly renowned for its precise, age-worthy whites, making it a stronghold for elegant, food-friendly wines.

With its poised acidity and aromatic freshness, this white wine is a versatile partner at the table. It will beautifully complement Austrian classics such as Wiener Schnitzel or fried chicken, fresh river fish with herbed butter, or light vegetable terrines. More globally, try it alongside sushi, goat’s cheese salads, or grilled seafood. Its purity and structure can hold up to lightly spiced dishes as well.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine chilled but not too cold, ideally between 10 and 12°C. A gentle decanting can help the wine open up, revealing greater depth and complexity. Enjoy now for its purity and vibrancy, or tuck it away for a few years to let further subtleties develop.