Ratings
WE 89 · Falstaff 92
Identity
| Producer | Domäne Wachau |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Grüner Veltliner |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | intense white gold |
| Aroma | intense, concentrated, complex, finely spiced nose with light phenolic notes, ripe peach, white pepper, smoky minerality, subtle flinty notes, delicate stone fruit and exotic aromas |
| Palate | complex structure with fine herbal spice, balanced acidity, medium to full body, juicy fruit nuances, lots of spice, elegant and long-lasting finish |
| Finish | long-lasting finish with white spice and mineral depth |
| Food Pairing | white fish, many types of cheese, Far Eastern cuisine, Vietnamese spring rolls, light poultry dishes |
| Serving Temp | 10-12°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Total Acidity | 5.7 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.50 |
| Aging Process | Late harvested grapes and dry aging to develop a multi-layered structure; typical for Wachau style |
Terroir
| Soil | shale, gneiss, silicon |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked from steep terraces in the Achleiten vineyard, known for nutrient-poor and fast-draining soil |
Interesting facts
| Domäne Wachau manages 30% of Wachau vineyards including Achleiten; Achleiten vineyard is known for nutrient-poor, fast-draining soil with glacial dust and loess deposits |