About this product
From the celebrated Loibenberg vineyard on Wachau's primary rock terraces — one of Austria's most prestigious addresses for Riesling. The Smaragd designation signals the richest style in the Wachau's three-tier hierarchy. The wine opens with peach, apricot, white flowers, and the distinctive crushed-slate mineral note of primary gneiss. The palate is full and textured with vibrant acidity and a finish that extends for minutes — a wine built for 15–25 years of cellaring.
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The Wachau is famous for its apricot orchards — the fruit appears in local cuisine and in the wine's aromatic profile; a regional pairing of uncommon elegance
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Danube pike prepared with Riesling — the classic Wachau tradition of cooking with the local wine creates perfect harmony between preparation and glass
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Wachau Riesling's mineral intensity can support the aggressive acidity and complex funk of Austria's characteristic grey cheeses
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