2023 Atrius “Lunam” Riesling
$35.00
“lime & citrus.. soft & subtle”
“Atrius” – named after the Atria constellation (“Southern Triangle” – referencing its three brightest stars located in the sky to our south west). The three most significant cool climate regions in Southern NSW are Canberra, Hilltops and Tumbarumba – its brightest stars – with Canberra at its heart.
After a cool, long ripening, low yielding vintage we present Moppity’s second Canberra region Riesling.
- Vintage: 2023
- Variety: Riesling, Geisenheim clone.
- Alcohol: 12%
- Region: Canberra Region, Murrumbateman
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Case Size: 12
- Country: Australia
Awards
Vintage 2023
- GOLD – Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2023
Vintage 2022
- GOLD – Australian Small Winemakers 2022
Technical & Tasting Notes
VITICULTURE
Careful canopy management to protect the fruit from excessive sunlight.
WINE MAKING
The grapes were chilled, gently pressed and the free run juice was kept chilled for 7 days prior to inoculation and a week long cool ferment. The cool handling ensured freshness and fruit brightness. Finally it was racked off lees and fined with vegan friendly fining. Minimum sulphur was used throughout the winemaking process.
TASTING NOTES
The floral aromas appear alongside mandarin and citrus with the palate having mandarin and lime razor sharp freshness which is complemented by some softer floral notes. Finishing bright and clean with a talcy complexity.
Reviews
Vintage 2023