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Wachau Riesling 'Achleiten' Smaragd 2021 Domäne Wachau

Very distinctive on the nose with notes of mandarin, citrus and melon; on the palate it is powerful, full and fascinating, with an elegant acidity .... more
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Wine Producer: Domäne Wachau
SKU
AFO203421
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Overview

Very distinctive on the nose with notes of mandarin, citrus and melon; on the palate it is powerful, full and fascinating, with an elegant acidity and a savory minerality.

Details

Denomination of origin Wachau
Grape varieties 100% Riesling
Vineyard Achleiten: a 12th-century terraced vineyard near Weissenkirchen. In the upper part, silicate-rich gneiss soil predominates. Amphibolite rock is also present in the lower parts.
Vinification After 8 hours of maceration the grapes are delicately pressed.
Wood education In large foudres.
Taste impression Very distinctive on the nose with notes of mandarin, citrus and melon; on the palate it is powerful, full and fascinating, with an elegant acidity and a savory minerality.
Flavor type Aromatic and intense
Alcohol 13.50%
Acidity 8.0 grams per liter
Residual sugar 2.9 grams per liter
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Ideal consumption More than 10 years after the harvest
SKU AFO203421
Packaging Box of 3
Color White
Vintage 2021
Country of origin Austria
Type Dry Wine
Winemaker Domäne Wachau
Content 1500 ml
Style Aromatic and intense
Agriculture Conventional
Varieties Riesling
Seal Cork
Winepoints Falstaff 96
James Suckling 93
Wineregion Austria Wachau
Appellation Austria Wachau