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
€70.10
Wine Producer:
Domäne Wachau
SKU
AFO203421
In stock
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 |
More Information
| 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 |
