Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $63.76Original CHF 52.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window Through 2040
Classification Reserve; Wachau DAC
Region Wachau
Soil Weathered slate soil; another exact-vintage trade source describes the site more generally as stony and poor
Orientation Southwest-Facing Plateau
Fermentation Vessels Partly oak cask and partly stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Crushed, Given Skin Contact, Then Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Matured in a large oak foudre categorized as 1,000 L or larger; vines are reported as at least 65 years old. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Subtle Riesling nose; elegant and finely structured, with fresh stone fruit, exotic fruit, citrus, minerality and a long finish
Food Pairing Trout or char, and zander or pike; preparations listed include poached, grilled and raw fish
Critics Ratings Falstaff 97
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Riesling
Region Wachau
Soil Poor crystalline primary rock dominated by hard gföhl gneiss
Harvest Dates Late October; hand harvested
Vine Age 65
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Bottling Date July/August
Production Details Fermentation and maturation lasted 8–9 months in stainless steel; the producer reports alcohol as a 13–13.5% vol range. The narrative calls the parcel over 65 years old while the structured specification states 65 years.
Tasting Notes Bright green-yellow; slowly opening, ripe white peach, juicy palate, mineral austerity and an extremely long finish
Critics Ratings James Suckling 94; The Wine Advocate 92
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Riesling
Region Wachau
Soil Poor crystalline primary rock dominated by hard gföhl gneiss
Harvest Dates Late October; hand harvested
Vine Age 65
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Bottling Date July/August
Production Details Fermentation and maturation lasted 8–9 months in stainless steel; the producer reports alcohol as a 13–13.5% vol range. The narrative calls the parcel over 65 years old while the structured specification states 65 years.
Tasting Notes Intense green-yellow; mineral and demanding nose, stone fruit, taut and intense palate, and a very long finish
Critics Ratings The Wine Advocate 95; Wine Enthusiast 95; Galloni/Vinous 95; James Suckling 93; Jancis Robinson 17
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Riesling
Region Wachau
Soil Poor crystalline primary rock dominated by hard gföhl gneiss
Harvest Dates Late October; hand harvested
Vine Age 65
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Bottling Date July/August
Production Details Fermentation and maturation lasted 8–9 months in stainless steel; the producer reports alcohol as a 13–13.5% vol range. The narrative calls the parcel over 65 years old while the structured specification states 65 years.
Tasting Notes Green-yellow; finely etched and distinguished nose, purist palate, peach, minerality and spice, dense and compact with an extremely long finish
Critics Ratings The Wine Advocate 93+; Galloni/Vinous 91–92
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $91.79Original CHF 75.00 | terravigna.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $63.76Original CHF 52.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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