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2022 Riesling, Smaragd, Achleiten, Prager, Wachau, Austria

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Riesling
Not ready (Drink 2028 - 2043)
Jancis Robinson MW
16.5/20
Product: 20221372012

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2022 Riesling, Smaragd, Achleiten, Prager, Wachau, Austria

Description

We are back to the western slopes of the Achlieten vineyard with this Smaragd, with vines planted in even, diagonal lines at around 300m elevation. This is a rounder and more inviting Riesling than expected, perfect for encouraging newcomers to the Riesling grape to experience the complexities it has to offer.

There are hints of candied limes and a subtle honey sweetness on the nose, while the palate has a charming structure and broad notes of apricot and peach. The acidity is fresh but not overwhelming, resulting in a classic, crystalline Riesling Smaragd with a salty, mineral finish.

This has all the structure and complexity to drink now until 2045.

Katie Merry, Assistant Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (August 2023)

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2022
Alcohol % 13.5%
Maturity Not ready (2028 - 2043)
Grape List Riesling
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Weingut Prager

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 16.5/20

Rich, broad and floral – given it blind, I might almost guess Gewurz! Such a contrast to the Steinriegel Federspiel! Though actually, in this wine, the balance between richness and acidity sees about right. Though there is still a lot of chew on the end, so no hurry to drink.

Drink 2024 - 2030
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Sep 2023)

About this wine

Wachau

Wachau

Wachau is a renowned Austrian wine region producing high-quality white wines, primarily Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Its steep terraced vineyards along the Danube River create an excellent grape-growing environment. The wines are prized for their acidity, minerality, and fruitiness, with strict quality classifications in place.
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