Ratings
FAL 94-96 · FAL 96 · FAL 94-96 · FAL 94-96
Identity
| Producer | Domäne Wachau |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Smaragd |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Clear, clean and bright white |
| Aroma | Vineyard peach, fine herbal notes, delicate tropical fruits, white peach, ripe pineapple, acacia flowers, meadow herbs |
| Palate | Dense yet firm palate with lively acidity and minerality, juicy and firm with fine minerality, long-lasting and elegant finish |
| Finish | Long lasting and elegant finish |
| Food Pairing | Fish, vegetables |
| Serving Temp | 10 |
| Aging Potential | Long storage life is an explicit goal for selected Smaragd wines |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Total Acidity | 7.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 2.70 |
| Aging Process | Gentle ageing, precise vinification, stainless steel tank fermentation |
| Fermentation | Fermented in stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Soil | Barren primary rock soils, gneiss, weathered primary rock |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Careful hand-picking from steep terraced vineyards |
Interesting facts
| Smaragd refers to particularly complex, powerful and long-lasting wines of the Wachau. The winery is internationally recognized for authentic, terroir-driven top wines. The Singerriedel vineyard is one of the best in Wachau, with steep terraced vineyards and barren primary rock soils. |