Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $28.99Original €26.00≈ £21.70 | www.domaene-wachau.at ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner; percentage not stated
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Massive rock and paragneiss
Orientation East-Facing High Plateau In Western Rossatz On The Southern Bank Of The Danube
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Large wooden maturation cask
Production Details Vineyards were farmed sustainably, increasingly organically, and without insecticides or herbicides. Grapes were selectively hand-harvested in several passes. After several hours of skin maceration, fermentation was partly spontaneous in stainless-steel tanks. Initial steel maturation was followed by several months in a large wooden cask; the source does not give an exact duration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: subtle, playful, yellow apple, grapefruit, white pepper
Palate: full-bodied, supple, lively, refreshing acidity, long, elegant, mineral-spicy finish
Food Pairing stuffed veal breast, roast goose, duck, roast pork, Thai satay gai, paella, penne all'arrabbiata, saltimbocca
Critics Ratings critic: Falstaff
criticFalstaff
rating94
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner100%
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Paragneiss foundation (metamorphic rock from clay, Marl, Sandstone) with mica schist and dark biotite mica; terrace gravel from mindel glaciation in eastern section; loess mixed in topsoil; well-drained with dissolved lime deposits
Elevation 200.0 meters
Slope 6.0°
Orientation Eastern Facing Plateau With Western-Sloping Escarpment
Grapes Picked 3 Sep 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Large wooden casks
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Handpicked in several turns. Several hours maceration on skins. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Initial aging in stainless steel, then aged in large wooden casks for a few months. Sustainable farming with increasing organic practices, no insecticides or herbicides. Approximately 4.5 hectares managed by Domäne Wachau within 11-hectare vineyard.
Certifications Nachhaltig Austria, Vegan
Tasting Notes
Nose: yellow apple, grapefruit, white pepper
Palate: elegant, juicy, lively, refreshing acidity, mineral-spicy finish, long aftertaste
Food Pairing stuffed veal breast, roast goose, duck, roast pork, paella, penne all'arrabbiata, saltimbocca, thai satay gai
Critics Ratings Vinous: 93-95
Vinous93-95
Falstaff93
Gault Millau91
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner; percentage not stated
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Massive rocks and paragneiss
Orientation Eastern-Facing Vineyard On A High Plateau
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Large wooden casks
Production Details The vineyards were cultivated sustainably, increasingly organically, and without insecticides or herbicides. Grapes were harvested exclusively by hand in several passes. Following several hours of skin maceration, the wine fermented spontaneously in stainless-steel tanks. Initial maturation in steel was followed by a few months in large wooden casks. The sheet reports ripe, healthy fruit after warm September temperatures and cool October nights; no exact harvest date or exact maturation duration is supplied.
Tasting Notes
Nose: yellow apple, grapefruit, white pepper, subtle, complex
Palate: elegant, juicy, lively, refreshing acidity, long aftertaste, mineral-spicy finish
Food Pairing stuffed veal breast, roast goose, duck, roast pork, Thai satay gai, paella, penne all’arrabbiata, saltimbocca
Critics Ratings critic: Falstaff
criticFalstaff
rating93
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner; percentage not stated
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Massive rocks and paragneiss
Orientation Eastern-Facing Vineyard On A High Plateau
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Large wooden casks
Production Details The vineyards were cultivated sustainably, increasingly organically, and without insecticides or herbicides. Grapes were harvested exclusively by hand in several passes. Following several hours of skin maceration, the wine fermented spontaneously in stainless-steel tanks. Initial maturation in steel was followed by a few months in large wooden casks. September rain complicated harvest, while October sunshine permitted slow ripening; no exact harvest date or exact maturation duration is supplied.
Tasting Notes
Nose: yellow apple, grapefruit, white pepper, subtle, complex
Palate: elegant, juicy, lively, refreshing acidity, long aftertaste, mineral-spicy finish
Food Pairing stuffed veal breast, roast goose, duck, roast pork, Thai satay gai, paella, penne all’arrabbiata, saltimbocca
Critics Ratings critic: Falstaff
criticFalstaff
rating94
criticJames Suckling
rating93
criticJancis Robinson
rating16.5+
criticVinous
rating94
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner; percentage not stated
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Gravel and loess soils in rossatz on the south side of the danube
Closure Natural Cork
Tasting Notes
Nose: clear, intense, elegant, slightly reductive, white fruits, sur lie notes
Palate: lush, round, creamy texture, vivacious, finely bitter finish, refined, saline, well-structured aftertaste
Critics Ratings critic: Robert Parker Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt)
criticRobert Parker Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt)
rating93
tastedOctober 2022
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner; percentage not stated
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Massive rock and paragneiss
Orientation East-Facing High Plateau In Western Rossatz On The Southern Bank Of The Danube
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Large wooden maturation cask
Production Details Vineyards were farmed sustainably, increasingly organically, and without insecticides or herbicides. Grapes were hand-harvested and carefully selected in several passes. Several hours of skin maceration preceded stainless-steel fermentation. The German sheet qualifies fermentation as partly spontaneous, while the English version renders it as spontaneous. Initial steel maturation was followed by several months in large wooden casks; no exact duration is given.
Tasting Notes
Nose: subtle, complex, yellow apple, grapefruit, white pepper
Palate: elegant, juicy, lively, refreshing acidity, long aftertaste, refined, mineral-spicy finish
Food Pairing stuffed veal breast, roast goose, duck, roast pork, Thai satay gai, paella, penne all'arrabbiata, saltimbocca
Critics Ratings critic: Falstaff
criticFalstaff
rating93
criticA la Carte
rating93+
criticWein.Pur
rating4 glasses
criticGault Millau
rating17.5
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner; percentage not stated
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Massive rock and paragneiss
Orientation East-Facing High Plateau In Western Rossatz On The Southern Bank Of The Danube
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Large wooden maturation cask
Production Details Vineyards were farmed sustainably, increasingly organically, and without insecticides or herbicides. Grapes were harvested exclusively by hand in several passes. Several hours of skin maceration preceded partly spontaneous fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Initial steel maturation was followed by several months in a large wooden cask; no exact duration is supplied.
Tasting Notes
Nose: subtle, playful, yellow apple, grapefruit, white pepper
Palate: juicy, supple, lively, refreshing acidity, long, slender, mineral-spicy finish
Food Pairing roasted fish, grilled fish, fried Austrian dishes, Tafelspitz, poultry, veal
Critics Ratings critic: Gourmetwelten
criticGourmetwelten
rating97.2
criticA la Carte
rating94+
criticGenuss.Magazin
rating4 glasses
criticWine Enthusiast
rating97
criticFalstaff
rating93
criticGault Millau
rating17.5
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dürnstein 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2711 371
Email
Owner
Domäne Wachau Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Heinz Frischengruber