WEYGANDT-METZLER IMPORTING
WEINGUT FRANZ HIRTZBERGER
Franz Hirtzberger and F.X. Pichler (now Lucas Pichler) are the pillars of the Wachau, literally and figuratively. They are the geographic pillars, representing the two ends, Loiben and Spitz. They are the stylistic pillars; the richness of the warmer eastern end, compared to the minerality and purity of the cooler western end of the Wachau. And they are the qualitative pillars; by the consensus of most the two greatest producers of the Wachau, indeed of dry whites in Austria. While there are differences in approach, Hirtzberger and Pichler share the essentials; pursuit of optimum ripeness, meticulous work in the vines, intimate knowledge of each terroir, and unbelievable amounts of work. Franz told me that each year they do between 4 and 5 passages through each vine at harvest to pick the grapes only when each cluster is perfect. Compare this harvest approach to Grand Cru white Burgundies at multiples the price of even the most precious Hirtzberger cuvée. In the cellar indigenous yeasts are used, fermentations are done in steel, but aging is in larger, older foudres, and a special feature of Hirtzberger wines is Franz's belief in not too long a time on lies and no batonage in order to express best the purity and minerality of each parcel. For those who love great wine, we have the very distinct honor to offer these!
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Chardonnay SmaragdCase: 12Volume: 750mL
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Grauburgunder SmaragdCépage: Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)Case: 12Volume: 750mLVine Age: Average 25 years old.Soil: Deep and heavy clay soil
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Axpoint SmaragdCépage: Grüner VeltlinerCase: 12Volume: 750mLVine Age: Planted in 1999.Soil: Deep and heavy clay soil, loess
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Spitz SteinfederCase: 12Volume: 750mL
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd 6/750Case: 6Volume: 750mL
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd (3 X 1.5L)Case: 3Volume: 1.5L
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Kirchweg SmaragdCépage: Grüner VeltlinerCase: 12Volume: 750mLVine Age: Average 20 years old.Soil: Deep and heavy clay soil, loess
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Rotes Tor FederspielCépage: Grüner VeltlinerCase: 12Volume: 750mLVine Age: Average 15 years old.Soil: Blend of different Spitz vineyard sites
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Muskateller FederspielCase: 12Volume: 750mL
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Hochrain SmaragdCépage: RieslingCase: 12Volume: 750mLVine Age: Average 50 years old.Soil: Weathered crystalline rock overlaid with a fine layer of sandy loam
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Ried Steinporz SmaragdCase: 12Volume: 750mL
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Steinerterrassen FederspielCépage: RieslingCase: 12Volume: 750mLVine Age: Average 15 years old.Soil: Primary rock soils
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Setzberg SmaragdCépage: RieslingCase: 12Volume: 750mLVine Age: Average 25 years old.Soil: Pure gneiss primary rock soil
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Singerriedel Smaragd 6/750Case: 6Volume: 750mL
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Singerriedel Smaragd (3 X1.5L)Case: 3Volume: 1.5L
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Weissburgunder SmaragdCépage: Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)Case: 12Volume: 750mLVine Age: Average 25 years old.Soil: Weathered gneiss primary rock, layers of loess