Wine prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2025 / 750ml ≈ $16.86Original €15.00≈ £12.67 www.domaene-wachau.at ↗

2025 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Approachable when young; capable of aging for 3–5 years.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Wachau primary-rock soils (urgesteinsboden)
Sites Dürnstein, Weissenkirchen, Spitz, Rossatz-Arnsdorf and Mautern
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details The producer reports acidity of 7.9‰, without specifying its analytical basis. Vineyards are cultivated sustainably and increasingly organically, without insecticides or herbicides; grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Fermentation is temperature-controlled, followed by maturation in stainless steel. The serving recommendation is well chilled, fresh from the refrigerator.
Tasting Notes Pronounced and powerful palate; clear fruit expression; juicy finish; acidity and body in balance; elegant, charming and highly drinkable.
Food Pairing Fried branzino with asparagus risotto; pizza frutti di mare; Austrian Fleischlaberl with mashed potatoes; Tafelspitz with apple-horseradish and chive sauce; spicy Indian fish curry.

2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Approachable when young; capable of aging for 3–5 years.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Wachau primary-rock soils (urgesteinsboden)
Harvest Dates 3 September 2024 (described as an exceptionally early, precisely planned harvest date)
Sites Dürnstein, Weissenkirchen, Spitz, Rossatz-Arnsdorf and Mautern
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details The producer reports acidity of 6.5‰, without specifying its analytical basis. Vineyards are cultivated sustainably and increasingly organically, without insecticides or herbicides; grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Fermentation is temperature-controlled, followed by maturation in stainless steel. Serve well chilled.
Tasting Notes Pronounced and powerful palate; clear fruit expression; juicy finish; acidity and body in balance; elegant, charming and highly drinkable.
Food Pairing Fried branzino with asparagus risotto; pizza frutti di mare; Austrian Fleischlaberl with mashed potatoes; Tafelspitz with apple-horseradish and chive sauce; spicy Indian fish curry.

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 4.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Approachable when young; capable of aging for 3–5 years.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Wachau primary-rock soils (urgesteinsboden)
Sites Dürnstein, Weissenkirchen, Spitz, Rossatz-Arnsdorf and Mautern
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details The producer reports acidity of 7.3‰, without specifying its analytical basis. Vineyards are cultivated sustainably and increasingly organically, without insecticides or herbicides; grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Fermentation is temperature-controlled, followed by maturation in stainless steel. Serve well chilled.
Tasting Notes Pronounced and powerful palate; clear fruit expression; juicy finish; acidity and body in balance; elegant, charming and highly drinkable.
Food Pairing Fried branzino with asparagus risotto; pizza frutti di mare; Austrian Fleischlaberl with mashed potatoes; Tafelspitz with apple-horseradish and chive sauce; spicy Indian fish curry.
Critics Ratings 93

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Approachable when young; capable of aging for 3–5 years.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Wachau primary-rock soils
Sites Vineyards throughout Wachau, with a major part from around Weissenkirchen, Spitz, Dürnstein, Rossatz-Arnsdorf and Mautern
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details The producer reports acidity of 7.1‰, without specifying its analytical basis. Vineyards are cultivated sustainably and increasingly organically, without insecticides or herbicides; grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. The must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation and the wine is aged on fine lees in stainless steel. Serve well chilled.
Tasting Notes Mango-flesh aromas; concentrated fruit expression and juicy fruit core; balanced acidity and body; tight, elegant, charming and highly drinkable.
Food Pairing Fried branzino with asparagus risotto; pizza frutti di mare; Austrian rissoles with mashed potatoes; Tafelspitz with apple-horseradish and chive-sour-cream sauces; spicy Indian fish curry.

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Approachable when young; capable of aging for 3–5 years.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Sites Vineyards throughout Wachau, with a major part from around Weissenkirchen, Spitz, Dürnstein, Rossatz-Arnsdorf and Mautern
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details The producer reports acidity of 7.9‰, without specifying its analytical basis. Vineyards are cultivated sustainably and increasingly organically, without insecticides or herbicides; grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. The must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation and the wine is aged on fine lees in stainless steel. Serve well chilled.
Tasting Notes Mango-flesh aromas; concentrated fruit expression and juicy fruit core; balanced acidity and body; tight, elegant, charming and highly drinkable.
Food Pairing Fried branzino with asparagus risotto; pizza frutti di mare; Austrian rissoles with mashed potatoes; Tafelspitz with apple-horseradish and chive-sour-cream sauces; spicy Indian fish curry.
Critics Ratings 92

Producer Information

Address
Dürnstein 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2711 371
Owner
Domäne Wachau Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Heinz Frischengruber

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