Weingut Walter Wien
Weingut Walter Wien works from Vienna's urban vineyards, where the Danube's influence and continental climate shape Riesling of mineral precision. The winery's portfolio centers on this single variety, expressed across distinct terroirs and styles. Hackenberg, the flagship, achieves depth and complexity at 92 points with Falstaff. Wiener Riesling offers a more direct expression of the region's character, while Secco Walter Blanc demonstrates the grape's versatility in a sparkling format. Vienna's wine culture—historically rooted in heuriger tradition—has evolved into serious production. Here, Riesling captures the interplay between ripeness and acidity that defines the region's best work: wines with structure, aromatic clarity, and the ability to age.
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Falstaff