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2023 Grüner Veltliner, Smaragd, Achleiten, Stockkultur, Prager, Wachau, Austria

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Grüner Veltliner
Not ready (Drink 2027 - 2037)
Anne Krebiehl MW
95/100
Peter Moser
98/100
Product: 20231314654

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2023 Grüner Veltliner, Smaragd, Achleiten, Stockkultur, Prager, Wachau, Austria

Description

A powerful, deeply complex Grüner Veltliner from one of my favourite Austrian producers. Although slightly restrained at first, the bouquet opens up to produce subtle notes of citrus and white fruit alongside hints of blossom. The palate is well-rounded, broad and generous, with an array of lingering stone and citrus fruits and a touch of salinity. The texture is soft with a piercingly fresh acidity, the perfect counterbalance to the richer fruit. The finish is exceptionally persistent and immensely satisfying. Patience will certainly be rewarded with this wine; it has all the attributes to age superbly—another outstanding wine from Prager.

Hugo Dale, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd 

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2023
Alcohol % 14.5%
Maturity Not ready (2027 - 2037)
Grape List Grüner Veltliner
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Weingut Prager

Critics reviews

Anne Krebiehl MW 95/100

The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Ried Achleiten Stockkultur Smaragd is from the middle reaches of the Achleiten and, as the name suggests, from single-stake vines, densely planted in 1937 and dry-farmed. Beautifully aromatic dried moss and some smoky yarrow are subtly spicy and savoury. The palate is super smooth and very fluid. This seems riper and denser, yet that finesse and grace are there, speaking of white pepper. The finish is rounded and smooth on this almost viscous wine. Dry).

Drink 2028 - 2053
Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous.com (Jul 2024)
Peter Moser 98/100

Pale green, yellow, silver reflections. A hint of grapefruit, fine yellow apple fruit nuances, delicate mango, subtle herbal savouriness, and dark minerality. Powerful, taut, white apple fruit, racy acid structure, delicately herbal on the finish, salty aftertaste, lime in the aftertaste, a taut food companion, sure maturity and certain ageing potential.
Peter Moser, (Jul 2024)

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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