Ratings
Up to 97 points from A La Carte · 93 points from James Suckling · 92 points from Robert Parker for recent vintages
Awards
Bronze medal at International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023 for 2022 vintage
Identity
| Producer | Domäne Wachau |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Smaragd |
| Grapes | 100% Grüner Veltliner |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright golden yellow with greenish reflections |
| Aroma | Intense bouquet of ripe yellow apples, quince, pears, white pepper, tobacco, herbs, passion fruit, apricot, jasmine, minerality, peppercorn, smoky nuances |
| Palate | Powerful structure with precise acidity, pronounced minerality, ripe fruit, fine spice, dense and concentrated with exotic hints, balanced freshness, elegant progression |
| Finish | Long, complex finish with salty minerality, subtle herbal aromas, mineral and spicy notes, lingering grapefruit touch |
| Food Pairing | Pairs excellently with veal loin, roasted duck, Wiener schnitzel, seafood, oysters, creamy sauces, seared white fish, sautéed spring vegetables, and Asian spicy dishes |
| Aging Potential | Excellent aging potential, suitable for several years of cellar aging |
| Serving Glassware | White wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation typically spontaneous in stainless steel tanks; aging in large wooden barrels and stainless steel vessels; lees aging for depth and precision |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Soil | Weathered primary rock soils including gneiss, paragneiss, amphibolite, and silicate-rich soils on steep terraces |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested in multiple passes to ensure optimal ripeness and quality |
Interesting facts
| Domäne Wachau is a leading Austrian cooperative with a history dating back to 1137; Achleiten vineyard is renowned for steep terraces and mineral-rich soils; Smaragd classification denotes highest quality with minimum 12.5% alcohol |
Logistics
| Barcode | 9007500457021 |
| Cork | Natural cork |