Riesling Smaragd Achleiten 2023 - Domäne Wachau
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CHF44.95
CHF5.99/10cl
21.05.2026
3% quantity discount for orders over 24 bottles
About the wine
You can describe nature in Lower Austria with words such as mountainous or hilly. However, the Austrian winery Domäne Wachau is trying to express the beauty of its homeland with this white wine. We think he succeeded!
Item no. 1196645
Tasting note
Riesling von der Achleiten is very elegant, aromatic, juicy stone fruit aromas, such as apricot and a hint of vineyard peach. The gneiss soil of the Achleiten enormously supports the racy acidity and deep minerality. An impressive structure and salty finish are typical of this wine. Smaragd stands for dry, dense and complex wines from the Wachau region. In addition to structure and depth, emeralds also have great storage potential (up to 15 years).
Culinary recommendation
Goes well with asparagus with ham or classic hollandaise sauce and, of course, with local fish (trout, char) from the grill. The wine also goes well with spicy Far Eastern dishes, such as Korean bulgogi (fried beef with a marinade of soy sauce, ginger and garlic).
Vinification
Achleiten is a legendary single location (also known as a vineyard in Austria) on the outskirts of Weissenkirchen. Due to the poor soils of Ried Achleiten, the cultivation of Riesling is characterized by reduced yields. The grapes for this emerald are harvested several times and according to strict selection criteria. After a few hours of maceration, it is gently pressed. After fermentation (sometimes spontaneous) in stainless steel tanks, the wine is also aged in large wooden barrels for a few months after initial storage in steel tanks. The late bottling and long storage on fine yeast provide precise nuances and additional depth.
More information
Allergy information: Contains sulfites
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