This Riesling is a true powerhouse among the wines of the Wachau. It exhibits impressive concentration, deep character and a very long finish.
Sensory features:Expressive on the nose, with ripe stone fruit aromas, orange zest and a hint of lime. Characterized on the palate by tropical fruit, ripe mango and pineapple; finely structured, clear fruit, salty and mineral notes, very complex, with lively acidity. A wine with a lot of potential. The term Smaragd stands for dry, dense, and complex wines of the Wachau; Apart from structure and depth, Smaragd wines also convince with great ageing potential.
Technical notes
Grape variety: Riesling
Soil:Barren primary rock with shallow soils
The south-facing terraces of the Loibenberg store sun all day long and are considered the warmest in the Wachau. Between the first terraces at the foot of the slope and the last ones on the summit there are a good 200 meters in altitude. In addition, many vineyards are located in the shade of protective forests. In addition, ditches open to the north, the air of which allows the climate to cool down noticeably, especially at night. The Riesling is rooted in barren and shallow soils that promote a tighter style.
Best served: It goes well with a variety of fish dishes such as for example, a fried Branzino with asparagus risotto or a hearty Frutti di Mare pizza as well as typical Austrian dishes such as rissoles with mashed potatoes or a boiled beef with apple horseradish and chive sauce. But the wine also harmonizes wonderfully with an Indian spicy fish curry.
