Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $47.94Original €43.00≈ £35.90 | www.domaene-wachau.at ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
Total Acidity 8.1 g/L
Calories 112 kcal / glass
150ml glass112 kcal
750ml bottle560 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window First peak after 3–5 years; capable of maturing for 15 years or longer.
Classification Wachau DAC; Smaragd; Ried Achleiten
Region Wachau
Soil Silicate-rich, Meagre soils; light gföhler gneiss in the upper vineyard, With paragneiss and dark, Often schistose amphibolite on the lower slope.
Harvest Dates 3 September 2024 (described as an exceptionally early harvest date, not as the complete harvest period)
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Several Hours Of Skin Contact
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Reduced-yield Riesling was selected during multiple picking passes. After several hours of skin contact and gentle pressing, fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks and was partly spontaneous. Initial stainless-steel maturation was followed by several months in large wooden casks and maturation on fine lees. The official e-label lists malic and tartaric acids as acidity regulators, carboxymethylcellulose as stabilizer, sulfites as preservative, and protective-atmosphere packaging.
Tasting Notes Elegant and aromatic; juicy stone fruit, apricot and vineyard peach; racy acidity, deep minerality, impressive structure and a salty finish.
Food Pairing Asparagus with ham or Hollandaise; grilled local fish such as trout or char; spicy East Asian dishes including Korean bulgogi.
Critics Ratings A LA CARTE 98; Gault&Millau 97; Falstaff 94; Vinaria 95–97 (4 stars); Vinous 97
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.9 g/L
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window First peak after 3–5 years; capable of maturing for 15 years or longer.
Classification Smaragd; Ried Achleiten
Region Wachau
Soil Silicate-rich, Meagre soils; light gföhler gneiss in the upper vineyard, With paragneiss and dark, Frequently schistose amphibolite on the lower slope.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Several Hours Of Skin Contact
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Reduced-yield Riesling was selected during multiple picking passes. Following several hours of skin contact and gentle pressing, the wine fermented in stainless-steel tanks, partly spontaneously. Initial maturation in stainless steel was followed by several months in large wooden casks and maturation on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Elegant and aromatic, with juicy stone fruit, apricot and vineyard peach; racy acidity, deep minerality, impressive structure and a salty finish.
Food Pairing Asparagus with ham or Hollandaise; grilled trout or char; spicy East Asian dishes such as Korean bulgogi.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window First peak after 3–5 years; capable of maturing for 15 years or longer.
Classification Smaragd; Ried Achleiten
Region Wachau
Soil Silicate-rich, Meagre soils; light gföhler gneiss in the upper vineyard, With paragneiss and dark, Often schistose amphibolite on the lower slope.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Several Hours Of Skin Contact
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Reduced-yield Riesling was selected during multiple picking passes. After several hours of skin contact and gentle pressing, fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks and was partly spontaneous. Initial stainless-steel maturation was followed by several months in large wooden casks and maturation on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Elegant and aromatic; juicy stone fruit, apricot and vineyard peach; racy acidity, deep minerality, impressive structure and a salty finish.
Food Pairing Asparagus with ham or Hollandaise; grilled local fish such as trout or char; spicy East Asian dishes including Korean bulgogi.
Critics Ratings Decanter 95; Falstaff 95; Weisswein Guide winner; Vinaria 95–97 (4 stars); Wein.Pur 95–100; A LA CARTE 96+; Jancis Robinson 16.5; Weinwisser 17.5+; Gault&Millau 18; Vinous 95; Parker 93
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
Total Acidity 8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window First peak after 3–5 years; capable of maturing for 15 years or longer.
Classification Smaragd; Ried Achleiten
Region Wachau
Soil Silicate-rich, Meagre soil; gneiss on the upper terraces and dark, Schistose amphibolite on the lower terraces.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After A Few Hours Of Skin Maceration
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Reduced-yield Riesling was selected in several harvesting passes. After a few hours of skin maceration and gentle pressing, fermentation occurred in stainless-steel tanks and was partly spontaneous. Initial stainless-steel maturation was followed by ageing in large wooden casks and on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Very aromatic, with juicy stone fruit, apricot and vineyard peach, firm acidity, concentration, elegance, finesse, depth, momentum and palate tension.
Food Pairing Asparagus with ham or Hollandaise; grilled trout or char; spicy East Asian dishes such as Korean bulgogi.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
Total Acidity 7.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window First peak after 3–5 years; capable of maturing for 15 years or longer.
Classification Smaragd; Ried Achleiten
Region Wachau
Soil Silicate-rich, Meagre soils; light gföhler gneiss in the upper vineyard, With paragneiss and dark, Frequently schistose amphibolite on the lower slope.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Several Hours Of Skin Contact
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Reduced-yield Riesling was strictly selected over multiple picking passes. After several hours of skin contact and gentle pressing, fermentation occurred in stainless-steel tanks and was partly spontaneous. Initial stainless-steel maturation was followed by several months in large wooden casks, late bottling and long maturation on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Clear, precise and taut; elegant and aromatic, with juicy stone fruit, apricot and vineyard peach, racy acidity, deep minerality, impressive structure and a salty finish.
Food Pairing Asparagus with ham or Hollandaise; grilled trout or char; spicy East Asian dishes such as Korean bulgogi.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
Total Acidity 8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window First peak after 3–5 years; capable of maturing for 15 years or longer.
Classification Smaragd; Ried Achleiten
Region Wachau
Soil Silicate-rich, Meagre soils; light gföhler gneiss in the upper vineyard, With paragneiss and dark, Frequently schistose amphibolite on the lower slope.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Several Hours Of Skin Contact
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Reduced-yield Riesling was selected during multiple picking passes. After several hours of skin contact and gentle pressing, fermentation occurred in stainless-steel tanks and was partly spontaneous. Initial stainless-steel maturation was followed by several months in large wooden casks, late bottling and long maturation on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Elegant with a precise aromatic profile; very aromatic, with juicy stone fruit, apricot, vineyard peach and racy acidity.
Food Pairing Veal; fine poultry such as pigeon or quail; spicy cheeses; richly flavoured fish dishes.
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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