Everything is right for Nigl; the wines of this confirmed Austrian star, Martin Nigl, are the essence of the Kremstal region, pure, vivid, lifted and racy. The Kremstal region wines are being recognised for their elegance, raciness and structure compared to other more familiar regions, like Wachau. The two main Nigl white varieties Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are the purest and most authentic versions, wines of world class. The wines have a simple and classic package and are all under stelvin! Understanding all this and having put the ‘back end’ in place, Martin Nigl now concentrates on his lean and stony vineyards – which is where it really all happens, of course.

‘No one would deny this estate’s inclusion among the absolute elite in Austria, and many observers wonder if there’s anyone finer. Extraordinarily transparent, filigree, crystalline, mineral-drenched wines of mindboggling clarity. Prices remarkably sane for world-class great rieslings (compare to the best in Alsace!).’ (Michael Skurnik Wines)