2022 Stadt Krems ‘Ried Schreck’ Erste Lage Riesling

It stands among the elite Austrian Rieslings of the vintage

A thrilling single-vineyard Riesling of drive and definition

96 Points – Falstaff | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Kremstal DAC, Austria
RRP $90 | Single-Vineyard Riesling | Intense • Mineral • Refined

“A thrilling single-vineyard Riesling of drive and definition — pure, precise and unmistakably Kremstal.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw-gold with green glints — brilliant and crystalline.
Aroma: Vibrant lime, white peach and nectarine mingled with hints of jasmine, wet slate and cool mountain air.
Palate: Tightly focused and energetic. Citrus and stone-fruit brightness balanced by crystalline acidity and a fine mineral spine. Elegant texture carries effortless power.
Finish: Long, saline and harmonious — a lingering impression of citrus zest, crushed rock and white spice.

Critical Acclaim

• 96 Points – Falstaff
  “Brilliant precision and length. A racy, terroir-driven Riesling combining fruit depth with superb mineral tension — a benchmark Erste Lage.”

• 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Beautifully balanced with lemon, peach and wet-stone character. Vivid and pure with excellent texture and a persistent, chalky finish.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Ried Schreck Vineyard, classified Erste Lage (Premier Cru), rises steeply above the town of Krems on rocky gneiss and mica-schist terraces.
Its thin soils and cool exposures yield Rieslings of exceptional minerality, tension and aging capacity.

At Weingut Stadt Krems, centuries of winemaking heritage meet modern precision:

• Organic viticulture & hand harvesting from mature vines

• Whole-bunch pressing to preserve finesse

• Cool fermentation in stainless steel for clarity and freshness

• Brief lees aging for texture and depth

The result is a Riesling that captures the vibrant energy and rocky purity of its site — taut, elegant, and beautifully composed.

Region

Kremstal DAC, Austria – Ried Schreck
This historic valley, defined by stony terraces and Danube breezes, consistently produces Rieslings of clarity, lift and minerality.
‘Schreck’ stands among its finest vineyards, revered for wines that combine cool-climate precision with inner power.

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters or grilled prawns

• Roast chicken with lemon and herbs

• Sushi and sashimi

• Thai dishes with lime and ginger

• Aged goat cheese or Comté

Why We Love It

The 2022 Stadt Krems ‘Ried Schreck’ Erste Lage Riesling is a study in precision and purity — vibrant, layered and built for longevity.
It channels the stony energy of its terroir into a wine that’s both electric and graceful.

With 96 points from Falstaff and 95 from James Suckling, it stands among the elite Austrian Rieslings of the vintage — a collector’s bottle that overdelivers on every level.

Focused. Mineral. Magnificent.
The 2022 Stadt Krems ‘Ried Schreck’ Erste Lage Riesling is a 96-point expression of Kremstal purity — power and poise in perfect balance.