2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Field blend containing more than ten varieties, principally Grüner Veltliner, with smaller portions of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Weissburgunder; the sheet summary also names Neuburger and indicates additional varieties.
Drinking Window Accessible in youth, with stated cellaring potential of 3–5 years; no absolute calendar dates are given.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Gneiss
Vine Age 100
Fermentation Vessels Used 500-litre wooden barrel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The sustainably and increasingly organically farmed vineyard is worked without insecticides or herbicides and harvested by hand. Some vines remain trained as individual stakes. After approximately eight hours of skin contact, the wine underwent spontaneous fermentation and maturation in a used 500-litre wooden barrel.
Tasting Notes Intense spicy aromas, vineyard peach, smoky herbs, quince and mango; mineral, juicy and lively on the palate, with substantial power, persistence and a forceful finish.
Food Pairing Austrian dishes including caraway roast with bacon cabbage, paprika chicken with dumplings and pumpkin goulash; strongly flavoured fish such as fried carp or Serbian-style pikeperch; and Asian dishes such as som tam, prawn Thai curry and dim sum.
Critics Ratings Falstaff 90; Vinaria 95–97 (4 stars)
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Field blend containing more than ten varieties, principally Grüner Veltliner, with smaller portions of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Weissburgunder; the summary also names Neuburger and indicates additional varieties.
Drinking Window Accessible in youth, with stated cellaring potential of 3–5 years; no absolute calendar dates are given.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Gneiss
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Used 500-litre wooden barrel
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The sustainably and increasingly organically farmed vineyard is worked without insecticides or herbicides and harvested by hand. Some vines remain trained as individual stakes. After approximately eight hours of skin contact, the wine was fermented and matured in a used 500-litre wooden barrel.
Tasting Notes Intense spicy aromas, vineyard peach, smoky herbs, quince and mango; mineral, juicy and lively on the palate, with substantial power, persistence and a forceful finish.
Food Pairing Austrian dishes including caraway roast with bacon cabbage, paprika chicken with dumplings and pumpkin goulash; strongly flavoured fish such as fried carp or Serbian-style pikeperch; and Asian dishes such as som tam, prawn Thai curry and dim sum.
Critics Ratings Falstaff 92; Vinaria 95–97 (4 stars)
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Field blend of more than ten varieties, principally Grüner Veltliner; the cellar section names smaller amounts of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, while the sheet summary also names Neuburger and additional varieties.
Drinking Window Drink now or age for 5–8 years; the source gives no absolute calendar dates.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Gneiss
Sites Ried Vorderseiber, Weissenkirchen
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Used 500-litre oak barrels
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The sustainably and increasingly organically farmed vineyard was worked without insecticides or herbicides and harvested with careful hand selection. The vines were planted in the 1930s. After eight hours of skin contact, the wine was fermented and aged in used 500-litre oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Yellow apple, persimmon and white peach with intense smoky and tropical notes; powerful and spicy, with mineral character, a juicy core, crisp acidity and a persistent finish.
Food Pairing Austrian dishes including caraway roast with cabbage, paprika chicken with spätzle and pumpkin goulash; spicier fish such as baked carp or Serbian-style pikeperch; and Asian dishes including som tam, prawn Thai curry and dim sum.
Critics Ratings Falstaff 92; Wein.Pur 4 glasses
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Field blend principally comprising Grüner Veltliner, with smaller portions of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Weissburgunder; the sheet summary additionally names Neuburger and indicates a broader mixture.
Drinking Window Approachable in youth, with stated potential for a further 5–8 years of development; no absolute calendar dates are given.
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Gneiss
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Used 500-litre wooden barrel
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The fruit came from old vines in high-elevation Weissenkirchen vineyards, with some vines still trained as individual stakes. After approximately eight hours of skin contact, the wine was fermented and matured in a used 500-litre wooden barrel. The producer recommends serving at approximately 9°C.
Tasting Notes Intense spicy aromas, vineyard peach, smoky herbs, quince and mango; mineral, juicy and lively on the palate, with substantial power, persistence and a forceful finish.
Food Pairing Classic Austrian cuisine and mildly spicy Asian dishes.
Critics Ratings Falstaff 93; Genuss.Magazin 4 glasses
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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