Rudi Pichler 'Ried Hochrain' Smaragd Riesling 2023
- TASTING NOTE: "The 2023 Riesling Hochrain Smaragd, is grown on both loess and paragneiss. It still has a touch of reduction for now, but the palate unfolds in a lovely spectrum of green and orange citrus, capturing that transition of green to orange in Seville oranges. The palate is concentrated and has a lovely edge of salty pith, mouthwatering and simply gorgeous. Riesling lovers take note. (Bone-dry) (Drink between 2028-2055)." 97 Points - Anne Krebiehl, Vinous
- ABOUT THE WINE: Old vines up to forty years of age yield a complex Riesling that generously expresses the profound minerality of this top site in Wösendorf. Smaragd is the most prestigious, highest-quality classification for dry white wines (primarily Riesling and Grüner Veltliner) from the Wachau valley in Austria. These wines are known for high ripeness, exceptional concentration, complex flavors of stone fruit and exotic spices, and remarkable aging potential.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: To recognise the characteristics of the various differing vineyard sites, then to articulate them and preserve them in the finished wine: this is what motivates Rudi Pichler and the next generation. Their area under vines is apportioned between 65% Grüner Veltliner and 30% Riesling, with the remaining 5% shared by Weissburgunder and Roter Veltliner – all vinified according to the three quality categories of the Vinea Wachau: Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd. Wines of authenticity, which define themselves through the various soils types, age of vines, exposure/orientation and microclimate: these are the result.
- COUNTRY: Austria
- REGION: Wachau
- VARIETAL: Riesling
- WINE STYLE: White Wine
- WINEMAKER: Rudi Pichler, Rudi Pichler Jnr.
- CLASSIFICATION: Sustainable Farming
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 13.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
- TASTING NOTE: "The 2023 Riesling Hochrain Smaragd, is grown on both loess and paragneiss. It still has a touch of reduction for now, but the palate unfolds in a lovely spectrum of green and orange citrus, capturing that transition of green to orange in Seville oranges. The palate is concentrated and has a lovely edge of salty pith, mouthwatering and simply gorgeous. Riesling lovers take note. (Bone-dry) (Drink between 2028-2055)." 97 Points - Anne Krebiehl, Vinous
- ABOUT THE WINE: Old vines up to forty years of age yield a complex Riesling that generously expresses the profound minerality of this top site in Wösendorf. Smaragd is the most prestigious, highest-quality classification for dry white wines (primarily Riesling and Grüner Veltliner) from the Wachau valley in Austria. These wines are known for high ripeness, exceptional concentration, complex flavors of stone fruit and exotic spices, and remarkable aging potential.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: To recognise the characteristics of the various differing vineyard sites, then to articulate them and preserve them in the finished wine: this is what motivates Rudi Pichler and the next generation. Their area under vines is apportioned between 65% Grüner Veltliner and 30% Riesling, with the remaining 5% shared by Weissburgunder and Roter Veltliner – all vinified according to the three quality categories of the Vinea Wachau: Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd. Wines of authenticity, which define themselves through the various soils types, age of vines, exposure/orientation and microclimate: these are the result.
- COUNTRY: Austria
- REGION: Wachau
- VARIETAL: Riesling
- WINE STYLE: White Wine
- WINEMAKER: Rudi Pichler, Rudi Pichler Jnr.
- CLASSIFICATION: Sustainable Farming
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 13.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
Description
- TASTING NOTE: "The 2023 Riesling Hochrain Smaragd, is grown on both loess and paragneiss. It still has a touch of reduction for now, but the palate unfolds in a lovely spectrum of green and orange citrus, capturing that transition of green to orange in Seville oranges. The palate is concentrated and has a lovely edge of salty pith, mouthwatering and simply gorgeous. Riesling lovers take note. (Bone-dry) (Drink between 2028-2055)." 97 Points - Anne Krebiehl, Vinous
- ABOUT THE WINE: Old vines up to forty years of age yield a complex Riesling that generously expresses the profound minerality of this top site in Wösendorf. Smaragd is the most prestigious, highest-quality classification for dry white wines (primarily Riesling and Grüner Veltliner) from the Wachau valley in Austria. These wines are known for high ripeness, exceptional concentration, complex flavors of stone fruit and exotic spices, and remarkable aging potential.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: To recognise the characteristics of the various differing vineyard sites, then to articulate them and preserve them in the finished wine: this is what motivates Rudi Pichler and the next generation. Their area under vines is apportioned between 65% Grüner Veltliner and 30% Riesling, with the remaining 5% shared by Weissburgunder and Roter Veltliner – all vinified according to the three quality categories of the Vinea Wachau: Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd. Wines of authenticity, which define themselves through the various soils types, age of vines, exposure/orientation and microclimate: these are the result.
- COUNTRY: Austria
- REGION: Wachau
- VARIETAL: Riesling
- WINE STYLE: White Wine
- WINEMAKER: Rudi Pichler, Rudi Pichler Jnr.
- CLASSIFICATION: Sustainable Farming
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 13.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
