Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $17.84Original €16.00≈ £13.36 | www.domaene-wachau.at ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Poor soil on steep dry-stone terraces
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The steep, low-yielding dry-stone terraces are worked by hand. Vineyard work follows sustainable and increasingly organic principles without insecticides or herbicides, and the grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Grapes were processed in a pneumatic tank press; the must underwent temperature-controlled fermentation and the wine aged on fine lees in stainless-steel tanks. The finished-wine sheet reports acidity of 8.6‰, without specifying an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes
Nose: smoky, stone fruit, exotic aromas
Palate: peach, ripe apricot, apple, mineral, racy acidity, full-bodied, long finish
Food Pairing aperitif, pike dumplings, char tartare, branzino in salt crust with rosemary potatoes, prosciutto with melon, sushi, sashimi, spicy prawns
Critics Ratings Falstaff: 94
Falstaff94
A la Carte92+
Vinaria93-95 (3*)
Vinous94
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Poor soil
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates 3 Sep 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details Grapes hand-picked with short maceration; fermented under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. Sustainable and organic principles applied without insecticides or herbicides.
Certifications Nachhaltig Austria, Vegan Society
Tasting Notes
Nose: smoky, stone fruit, exotic aromas
Palate: peach, ripe apricot, apple, mineral, crisp, full-bodied
Food Pairing aperitif, pike dumplings, char tartare, branzino in salt crust, prosciutto with melon, sushi, sashimi, spicy prawns
Critics Ratings Falstaff: 92
Falstaff92
Vinous92
World's Best VineyardsTop 50
FalstaffWinemaker of the Year
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Spitzer granodiorite gneiss, Practically free of loess and lime; neutral to slightly acidic soil ph
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The steep stone terraces are worked by hand and their poor soil reduces yield. Grapes were hand-harvested in several passes with strict selection. After a short maceration, the wine underwent controlled fermentation, matured in stainless-steel tanks and spent time on fine lees before bottling. The finished-wine sheet reports acidity of 7.3‰, without specifying an acid-equivalent basis.
Certifications Vinea Wachau; Vegan; Nachhaltig Austria
Tasting Notes
Nose: smoky, precise, stone fruit, tropical fruit
Palate: mineral, piquant acidity, balanced, elegant, long, powerful
Food Pairing aperitif, pike dumplings, char tartare, branzino in salt crust with rosemary potatoes, prosciutto with melon, sushi, sashimi, spicy prawns
Critics Ratings A la Carte: 92+
A la Carte92+
Falstaff92
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Spitzer granodiorite gneiss, Practically free of loess and lime; neutral to slightly acidic soil ph
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Production Details The steep stone terraces are worked by hand and their poor soil reduces yield. Grapes were hand-harvested in several passes with strict selection. After a short maceration, the wine underwent controlled fermentation, matured in stainless-steel tanks and spent time on fine lees before bottling. The finished-wine sheet reports acidity of 6.9‰, without specifying an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes
Nose: smoky, precise, stone fruit, tropical fruit
Palate: mineral, piquant acidity, balanced, elegant, long, powerful
Food Pairing aperitif, pike dumplings, char tartare, branzino in salt crust with rosemary potatoes, prosciutto with melon, sushi, sashimi, spicy prawns
Critics Ratings Falstaff: 91
Falstaff91
James Suckling92
Vinaria93-95 (3*)
Vinous92
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Poor soil on steep dry-stone terraces
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Production Details The steep dry-stone terraces were worked by hand. Grapes were hand-harvested in several passes with strict selection, followed by short maceration, temperature-controlled fermentation and fine-lees aging in stainless-steel tanks before bottling. The sheet reports acidity as 8.8‰ without specifying an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes
Nose: smoky, precise structure, rich stone fruit, exotic aromas
Palate: peach, ripe apricot, apple, persistent minerality, racy acidity, full-bodied, long finish
Food Pairing aperitif, pike dumplings, char tartare, branzino in salt crust with rosemary potatoes, prosciutto with melon, sushi, sashimi, spicy prawns
Critics Ratings Parker: 95
Parker95
Falstaff94
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates Mid-October 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Production Details Vines were cultivated on extremely steep terraces at an average yield of approximately 2,500 kg/ha. Grapes were carefully hand-picked in mid-October; after maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, the wine matured in stainless steel before bottling. The sheet reports acidity as 8.5‰ without specifying an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes
Nose: smoky, precise structure, rich stone fruit, exotic aromas
Palate: peach, ripe apricot, apple, persistent minerality, racy acidity, full-bodied, long finish
Food Pairing aperitif, pike dumplings, char tartare, branzino in salt crust with rosemary potatoes, prosciutto with melon, sushi, sashimi, spicy prawns
Critics Ratings Falstaff: 92
Falstaff92
Gault&Millau17
Parker93
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Extremely steep primary-rock terraces
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates Mid-October 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 9°C · 48°F
Production Details Vines were cultivated on extremely steep stone terraces, with an average yield of approximately 2,500 kg/ha. Grapes were carefully hand-picked in mid-October. After maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, the wine matured in stainless steel before bottling. The finished-wine sheet reports acidity of 7.2‰, without specifying an acid-equivalent basis.
Certifications Vinea Wachau; Vegan; Nachhaltig Austria (certification 90903)
Tasting Notes
Nose: smoky, precise, stone fruit, exotic aromas
Palate: peach, ripe apricot, apple, mineral, racy acidity, full-bodied, long finish
Food Pairing fish, poultry, vegetable dishes, summer wine
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 93
James Suckling93
Falstaff91
Wine Enthusiast91
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dürnstein 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2711 371
Email
Owner
Domäne Wachau Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Heinz Frischengruber