Steinkapelle Riesling is one of the flagship wines of Weingut Ludwig Neumayer, originating from the Steinkapelle vineyard, a site defined by stony, limestone-rich soils in the Traisental region. This terroir plays a key role in shaping the wine’s style, giving it pronounced minerality, precision, and aging potential.
Made from 100% Riesling, the wine focuses on expressing the vineyard through a чист, structured, and controlled approach in both vineyard and cellar. Aromatically, it shows ripe yellow fruit such as peach and apricot, alongside citrus notes, floral hints, and subtle honeyed nuances.
On the palate, it is layered and refined, with vibrant acidity that provides freshness and balance to its fruit concentration. The finish is long and marked by a distinct mineral and slightly saline character, typical of limestone-based soils.
With time, the wine develops additional complexity, revealing deeper tertiary notes while maintaining its structural integrity. Steinkapelle Riesling reflects Neumayer’s philosophy of clarity and site expression, offering a precise and terroir-driven interpretation of Riesling from Traisental.
Producer
Weingut Ludwig Neumayer is a leading winery in the Traisental region of Lower Austria, known for its clear focus on terroir-driven white wines. Based in Inzersdorf ob der Traisen, the estate is defined by limestone-rich, stony soils that strongly influence the structure and minerality of its wines.
Ludwig Neumayer took over the family estate in the 1980s and transformed it into a quality-oriented winery, becoming one of the key figures in establishing Traisental as a respected wine region. The vineyards are planted exclusively with white grape varieties, primarily Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, alongside Weißburgunder and Sauvignon Blanc.
The poor, calcareous soils naturally limit yields and slow down ripening, resulting in wines with vibrant acidity, precision, and aging potential. The winemaking philosophy is centered on expressing the character of the “stone” terroir, emphasizing clarity, structure, and site-specific identity.
Signature lines such as “Der Wein vom Stein” reflect this concept, showcasing wines that are both concentrated and finely balanced. The overall style is marked by freshness, mineral tension, and restrained elegance rather than opulence.
Today, the winery is considered one of the benchmark producers of Traisental, consistently delivering wines that reflect both origin and meticulous vineyard work.