Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $62.44Original €56.00≈ £46.75 | www.domaene-wachau.at ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Drinking Window At its first drinking peak on release; expected to gain harmony after a further 3–5 years and capable of maturing for 15 years or longer
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre, Silicate-rich soils; light gföhler gneiss in the upper part, With paragneiss and dark, Often schistose amphibolite on the lower slope
Sites Uppermost parcels of Ried Achleiten
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Several Hours Of Skin Contact
Bottling Date Spring 2026
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Harvested in several passes under strict selection criteria because of Achleiten’s meagre soils and reduced yields. After several hours of skin contact, the fruit was gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel. The wine then matured for approximately five years in a large wooden cask on fine lees and was bottled unfiltered in spring 2026.
Tasting Notes Pronounced floral notes, vineyard peach, fresh culinary herbs, fine spice, white pepper, dark and smoky minerality; juicy and concentrated, with exotic fruit, fresh acidity and a long mineral-spicy finish
Food Pairing Tafelspitz with apple-horseradish and chive sauce; Kalbsbeuschel; intensely flavoured Asian dishes such as Thai som tam
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Drinking Window Ready to drink shortly after bottling; expected to gain harmony after a further 3–5 years and capable of maturing for 15 years or longer
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre, Silicate-rich soils; gneiss under the upper terraces and dark, Schistose amphibolite under the lower terraces
Sites Uppermost parcels of Ried Achleiten
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After A Few Hours Of Skin Contact
Natural Yeast Yes
Bottling Date Spring 2025
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Fruit from shallow Achleiten soils was picked in multiple passes under strict selection criteria. After a few hours of skin contact it was gently pressed, then fermented partly spontaneously in stainless steel. The wine matured for approximately five years in large wooden casks on fine lees and was bottled unfiltered in spring 2025.
Certifications Nachhaltig Austria (certificate 909033)
Tasting Notes Smoky minerality, subtle flint, fine herbal spice, delicate stone fruit and exotic aromas, with complex structure and firm acidity
Food Pairing Boiled beef with apple-horseradish and chive sauce; veal rump; Asian dishes such as Thai som tam
Critics Ratings Falstaff 95; Wein.Pur 95–100; A la Carte 96
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Drinking Window Ready shortly after bottling; expected to gain harmony after a further 3–5 years and capable of maturing for 15 years or longer
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre, Silicate-rich soils; gneiss beneath the upper terraces and dark, Schistose amphibolite beneath the lower terraces
Sites Top parcels of Ried Achleiten
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After A Few Hours Of Skin Contact
Bottling Date Spring 2024
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit from Achleiten's shallow soils and reduced-yield vines was picked in multiple passes under strict selection. After a few hours of skin contact it was gently pressed and fermented partly spontaneously in stainless steel. The wine matured for five years in large wooden casks on fine lees and was bottled without filtration in spring 2024.
Tasting Notes Smoky minerality, subtle flint, complex structure, fine herbal spice, delicate stone fruit, exotic aromas and firm acidity
Food Pairing Boiled beef with apple-horseradish and chive sauce; veal rump; Asian dishes such as Thai som tam
Critics Ratings Falstaff 94; A la Carte 96
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Drinking Window Ready shortly after bottling; expected to gain harmony after a further 3–5 years and capable of maturing for 15 years or longer
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre, Silicate-rich soils; gneiss beneath the upper terraces and dark, Schistose amphibolite beneath the lower terraces
Sites Top parcels of Ried Achleiten
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After A Few Hours Of Skin Contact
Bottling Date Spring 2023
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit from Achleiten's shallow soils and reduced-yield vines was picked in multiple passes under strict selection. After a few hours of skin contact it was gently pressed and fermented partly spontaneously in stainless steel. The wine matured for five years in large wooden casks on fine lees and was bottled without fining or filtration in spring 2023.
Tasting Notes Smoky minerality, subtle flint, complex structure, fine herbal spice, delicate stone fruit, exotic aromas and firm acidity
Food Pairing Boiled beef with apple-horseradish and chive sauce; veal rump; Asian dishes such as Thai som tam
Critics Ratings Falstaff 96
Sources: www.domaene-wachau.at ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dürnstein 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2711 371
Email
Owner
Domäne Wachau Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Heinz Frischengruber