Riesling Smaragd Achleiten - Domäne Wachau

Riesling Smaragd Achleiten - Domäne WachauThe elegant Riesling Smaragd Achleiten from Domäne Wachau shimmers into the glass with a bright light yellow. After the first swirl, one can perceive a perfect balance in this white wine, as it stands out on the glass walls neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like. The first nose of Riesling Smaragd Achleiten shows of apples, honeysuckle and star fruit. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as even more fruity-balsamic nuances. The Domäne Wachau Riesling Smaragd Achleiten presents itself to the wine enthusiast pleasantly dry. This white wine is never coarse or meager, but round and smooth. Balanced and multifaceted, this melting and dense white wine presents itself on the palate. In the finish, this youthful from the wine-growing region of Lower Austria finally inspires with considerable length. Once again, hints of mirabelle plum and Gallia melon appear. Vinification of the Riesling Smaragd Achleiten from Domäne Wachau The balanced Riesling Smaragd Achleiten from Austria is a single-varietal wine, made from the Riesling grape variety. Of course, the Riesling Smaragd Achleiten is also determined by more than just the soil of the Wachau. This Austrian can be described as an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, with an exceptionally complex presentation. The grapes for this white wine from Austria, when perfectly ripe, are harvested exclusively by hand . After the hand harvest, the grapes immediately enter the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully ground. Then fermentation takes place in large wood at controlled temperatures. After its end, the Riesling Smaragd Achleiten is aged for several months in oak barrels. Food recommendation for the Riesling Smaragd Achleiten by Domäne Wachau This Austrian white wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as a companion to baked sweet potatoes with feta cheese, spicy curry with lamb or red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots. Awards for the Riesling Smaragd Achleiten from Domäne Wachau This wine from the Wachau not only inspires us, no also renowned wine critics awarded it with 90 points and more. Among the ratings can be found for the vintage 2019 Falstaff - 93-95 points James Suckling - 94 points Wine Advocate Robert M. Parker - 92 points