Wines of Wachau

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Single-vineyard Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Kellerberg Ried above Oberloiben. White pepper, citrus and deep mineral texture from primary-rock gneiss soils.

Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Roasted pike-perch (Zander), White asparagus with hollandaise

Dry · Elegant · Fruity

Full-bodied Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the Loibenberg Ried, showing ripe stone fruit and white-pepper spice on a mineral backbone.

Pairs with: Veal medallions with cream sauce, Grilled sea bass, Hard Alpine cheese (Bergkäse)

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Racy, stony Smaragd Riesling from the Kellerberg Ried above Oberloiben. Slate mineral, lime zest and dried apricot with exceptional ageing potential.

Pairs with: Freshwater crayfish bisque, Smoked trout, Sushi and sashimi

Dry · Elegant · Refreshing

Approachable Smaragd Riesling from the Loibner Berg Ried, with peach blossom, citrus and clean mineral character. Excellent early-drinking but capable of ageing.

Pairs with: Grilled trout with lemon butter, Asparagus risotto, Soft goat's cheese

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Reserve Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from F.X. Pichler's best parcels, produced only in top vintages. Intense pepper spice, concentrated stone fruit and exceptional mineral longevity.

Pairs with: Roasted veal sweetbreads, Langoustines with tarragon butter, Aged Gruyère

Dry · Refreshing · Savoury

Crisper, angular Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the Steinwand Ried: vivid citrus, white pepper and stony mineral. Excellent food wine.

Pairs with: Fried chicken schnitzel, Green salad with herb vinaigrette, Smoked salmon

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Linear, mineral Smaragd Riesling from the Steinertal Ried: petrol, citrus and crushed-slate character with racy acidity and stony length.

Pairs with: Lobster with drawn butter, Scallops with citrus, Thai sea-bass with lemongrass

Dry · Elegant · Refreshing

Floral, approachable Smaragd Riesling from the Oberhauser Ried above Loiben. Apricot blossom, white flowers and citrus on a clean mineral palate.

Pairs with: Poached trout in herb broth, Ricotta ravioli with sage butter, Fresh goat's cheese salad

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Smaragd Riesling from the Loibenberg Ried: apricot, chalk mineral and bright acidity with a long, fruit-driven finish.

Pairs with: Pan-fried perch with lemon brown butter, White asparagus, Veal piccata

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Austere, age-worthy Smaragd Riesling from the Schütt Ried: dense slate, petrol and citrus with racy acidity and exceptional ageing potential.

Pairs with: Oysters with mignonette, Crayfish tails with dill cream, Mature hard cheese

Dry · Rustic · Savoury

Full-bodied Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the Loibenberg: pepper spice, ripe pear and creamy texture with mineral backbone. A Wachau classic.

Pairs with: Roast pork with caraway and sauerkraut, Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad, Garlic mushroom risotto

Dry · Refreshing · Savoury

Delicate, herb-driven Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the Kreutles site: white pepper, green herbs and yellow apple with crisp, dry finish.

Pairs with: Grilled chicken with herb sauce, Vegetable quiche, Ceviche with lime

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Complex, age-worthy Smaragd Riesling from the Pfaffenberg site: yellow peach, graphite and chalky mineral with exceptional length and ageing potential.

Pairs with: Roasted lobster with tarragon, Aged Gouda, Duck breast with stone fruit sauce

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Light, peppery Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Emmerich Knoll. White pepper, green apple and herbal freshness in an everyday drinking style.

Pairs with: Grilled trout with almonds, Cucumber salad, Antipasti platter

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Light, refreshing Federspiel Riesling from Emmerich Knoll. Lime blossom, citrus and mineral freshness for early drinking.

Pairs with: Prawn cocktail, Vegetable sushi, Light fish terrine

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative · Funky

Demeter biodynamic Smaragd Riesling from the south-bank Vom Stein Ried: limestone mineral, lime blossom and herbal spice with firm, structured acidity.

Pairs with: Grilled pike with caper butter, Mushroom and goat's cheese tart, Smoked eel

Dry · Rustic · Contemplative

Sur-lies Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Nikolaihof: creamy brioche texture, white pepper and ripe pear from extended Fuder ageing on lees without filtration.

Pairs with: Calf's liver with caramelised onions, Roast chicken with root vegetables, Aged Comté or Emmental

Dry · Refreshing · Savoury

Fresh, herb-driven Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Nikolaihof's higher terraces: white pepper, green herbs and lemon curd with clean biodynamic expression.

Pairs with: Grilled trout in herb butter, Steamed vegetables with vinaigrette, Cheese fondue

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Biodynamic Federspiel Riesling from Nikolaihof's Vom Stein site: light, refreshing lime and mineral character for early drinking.

Pairs with: Freshwater fish soup, Cucumber and dill salad, Aperitif with light nibbles

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Extended barrel-aged Riesling from Nikolaihof's ancient Fuder cellar, released only after five or more years. Petrol, dried apricot and evolved mineral complexity.

Pairs with: Turbot with mushroom cream, Aged hard cheese with honey, Foie gras terrine

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Mineral Smaragd Riesling from Alzinger's Steinertal Ried: primary-rock stone, lime oil and herbal spice with racy acidity and long finish.

Pairs with: Freshwater crab with herb cream, Zander (pike-perch) on the bone, Oysters with lemon

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Full-bodied Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Alzinger's Loibenberg parcels: white pepper, citrus, stone fruit and firm mineral backbone.

Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Roasted pork belly with fennel, Grilled sea bass with lemon

Dry · Refreshing · Savoury

Herb-driven Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Alzinger's Höhereck site: white pepper, lemon balm and mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Steamed mussels in white wine, Chicken stir-fry with ginger, Fresh goat's cheese with herbs

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Angular, mineral Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Alzinger's Steinertal: pepper spice, lime zest and primary-rock mineral character.

Pairs with: Gravadlax with dill mustard, Light vegetable tart, Soft rind Brie with herbs

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Estate signature Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Tegernseerhof's Loibenberg parcels, labelled Bergdistel: ripe peach, white pepper and full-bodied mineral character.

Pairs with: Veal roast with root vegetables, White asparagus with Hollandaise, Pike-perch with mustard sauce

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Taut, mineral Smaragd Riesling from Tegernseerhof's Steinertal parcels: crushed stone, lime blossom and racy acidity with exceptional length.

Pairs with: Freshwater crayfish with cream, Sushi with pickled ginger, Oysters with lemon mignonette

Dry · Fruity · Easygoing

Richer, fruit-forward Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the Frauenweingärten Ried: spiced pear, citrus blossom and full body.

Pairs with: Chicken breast with cream and mushroom, Baked river trout, Semi-hard cheese platter

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

Light, peppery Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Tegernseerhof: fresh herbs, crisp apple and white pepper for everyday enjoyment.

Pairs with: Fish and chips, Cheese toastie, Green salad with vinaigrette

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Domäne Wachau's flagship Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the celebrated Achleiten Ried: white pepper, ripe peach and full mineral texture.

Pairs with: Grilled veal chop with herb butter, Roasted pike-perch, Asparagus with Hollandaise

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Single-vineyard Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd from Domäne Wachau: slate mineral, apricot and lime on a mineral-driven palate.

Pairs with: Crab bisque with cream, Freshwater fish platter, Smoked salmon blini

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Racy, granite-mineral Smaragd Riesling from Domäne Wachau's Singerriedel parcels near Spitz: citrus zest, crushed granite and exceptional tension.

Pairs with: Oysters with herbs, Lobster thermidor, Japanese sashimi

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

Austria's widely distributed entry-level Grüner Veltliner: Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel. Light-bodied, white-pepper and crisp apple at an accessible price.

Pairs with: Grilled trout, Potato salad with vinegar, Charcuterie and bread

Dry · Elegant · Refreshing

Accessible single-vineyard Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd from Domäne Wachau: peach blossom, citrus and mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Grilled sea bream, Prawn risotto, Mild hard cheese

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Prager's prestige Riesling Smaragd from select Achleiten parcels: intense dried apricot, petrol and slate mineral with racy acidity and exceptional length.

Pairs with: Lobster in Riesling sauce, Turbot with capers and lemon butter, Aged Comté

Dry · Contemplative · Bold

Reserve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Prager's select Achleiten parcels: intense pepper spice, concentrated stone fruit and exceptional mineral length.

Pairs with: Roasted veal sweetbreads with truffle, Pan-seared duck breast, Aged Gruyère with walnuts

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Prager Achleiten Riesling Smaragd from the celebrated amphibolite-gneiss Ried: apricot, crushed granite and exotic spice with firm acidity.

Pairs with: Roasted pike with herb stuffing, Crayfish tail salad, Soft blue cheese

Dry · Bold · Savoury

Prager Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd: concentrated stone fruit, exotic spice and broad mineral texture from the celebrated Achleiten Ried above Weissenkirchen.

Pairs with: Pork tenderloin with spiced sauce, Pike-perch with wild herbs, Aged Manchego

Dry · Refreshing · Elegant

Lighter, herb-driven Prager Riesling Smaragd from the Steinriegl site: lime blossom, herbs and citrus on a mineral palate.

Pairs with: Steamed trout in herb broth, Vegetable terrine with vinaigrette, Prawn salad with lemon dressing

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Estate-signature Höhereck Riesling Smaragd from Schmelz in Joching: slate mineral, lime and white peach with firm, persistent acidity.

Pairs with: Zander (pike-perch) in butter sauce, Fresh oysters, Crab cakes with lemon mayo

Dry · Rustic · Savoury

Full-bodied Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Schmelz's Hochriesling parcels in Joching: white pepper, pear and mineral backbone.

Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad, Grilled sea bass with vegetables, Asparagus soup

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

Light, refreshing Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Schmelz's Steinriegl parcels in Joching: white pepper and green apple for everyday drinking.

Pairs with: Grilled fish with herbs, Tomato and mozzarella salad, Light ham sandwich

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Historic Klaus Riesling Smaragd from Josef Jamek: slate mineral, citrus blossom and dried herbs with firm acidity from the celebrated Weissenkirchen site.

Pairs with: Pan-fried Danube carp, Smoked eel with horseradish, Aged Cheddar

Dry · Rustic · Savoury

Full-bodied Hochrain Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Josef Jamek: white pepper, ripe peach and broad mineral texture.

Pairs with: Roasted veal with root vegetables, White asparagus with egg sauce, Freshwater fish with butter sauce

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

Light, everyday-drinking Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Josef Jamek: white pepper, green apple and herbal freshness.

Pairs with: Grilled river trout, Radishes with butter and salt, Cucumber and dill salad

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Elegant Steinvordern Riesling Smaragd from Jamek's Joching estate: lime blossom, slate mineral and apricot with taut, dry character.

Pairs with: Wachau-style carp, Seared langoustine, Fresh Ricotta with lemon

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant

The Liebenberg Ried Riesling Smaragd from the historic Prandtauerhof estate in Joching: apricot, lime zest and fresh herbs with a mineral, medium-bodied palate.

Pairs with: Poached Wachau trout, Light goat's cheese salad, Steamed mussels with white wine

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Bold

Full-bodied Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Holzapfel: the site's distinctive amphibolite mineral character delivers exotic spice and concentrated stone fruit with full body.

Pairs with: Roast duck with apricot glaze, Grilled sea bream with herbs, Aged Emmental

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant

Holzapfel's Achleiten Riesling Smaragd shows the characteristic amphibolite-spice of this famous Ried: apricot, exotic stone-mineral and lime oil with firm acid and length.

Pairs with: Wachau pike-perch with wild herbs, Shrimp tempura, Chicken salad with lemon vinaigrette

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Rustic

Classic Joching-area Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Holzapfel: white pepper and ripe pear with full body and clean, mineral finish.

Pairs with: Roasted chicken with garlic and herbs, Sautéed mushrooms on toast, Prawn and avocado

Dry · Rustic · Savoury

Full-bodied Ried Pichl Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Höllmüller in Joching: white pepper, stone fruit and mineral backbone.

Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Grilled chicken with wild herb salad, Mild hard cheese

Dry · Refreshing · Funky

Rare Wachau Sauvignon Blanc from Höllmüller: gooseberry, green herbs and lime zest in a crisp, mineral style unusual for the appellation.

Pairs with: Fresh goat's cheese salad, Steamed asparagus, Sushi with wasabi

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing

Light, straightforward Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the small Joching estate: white pepper, crisp apple and lemon for everyday drinking.

Pairs with: Fried fish and chips, Cheese and crackers, Garden salad

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant

Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd from the Mautern-based Hutter estate: apricot blossom and lime with chalk-mineral character from south-bank terroir.

Pairs with: Baked trout with herbs, Mild blue cheese, Lemon tart

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing

Light Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Hutter's south-bank Mautern estate: white pepper and ripe apple at low alcohol.

Pairs with: Baked perch with lemon, Radishes with butter, Cucumber soup

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd from Hofstätter: crushed granite, lime and white peach on a racy, mineral palate from the iconic Spitz site.

Pairs with: Zander with herb butter, Oysters with lemon mignonette, Smoked salmon with capers

Dry · Rustic · Savoury

Tausendeimerberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Hofstätter in Spitz: white pepper and ripe pear with full body and clean mineral character.

Pairs with: Baked pork chop with sauerkraut, Pike with herb crust, Garlic prawn linguine

Dry · Festive · Refreshing

Rare Wachau Gelber Muskateller from Hofstätter: floral Muscat blossom, orange zest and rose petal in a light, dry Federspiel style.

Pairs with: Fruit salad with elderflower, Fresh ricotta with honey, Aperitivo nibbles

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Rustic

Full-bodied Kremstal Reserve Grüner Veltliner from the Benedictine monastery of Göttweig: white pepper, ripe peach and stone mineral from loess-dominated Kremstal terroir.

Pairs with: Monastery-style roast pork, Wiener Schnitzel, Grilled carp

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant

The monastery's premium Riesling cuvée from Kremstal DAC terroir: lime blossom, white peach and chalk mineral with firm acidity.

Pairs with: Freshwater perch with lemon, Ricotta pasta with lemon and herbs, Monastery cheese (aged)

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Rustic

One of Austria's best-known Smaragd-tier Grüner Veltliners at its price point: classic white pepper, ripe pear and mineral backbone from the Sandgrube 13 flagship label.

Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad, Roasted pork with dumplings, Sautéed wild mushrooms

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant

Pfaffenberg Riesling from Winzer Krems: apricot blossom, lime and chalk mineral from the famous Kremstal Riesling site at an accessible price.

Pairs with: Grilled trout with almonds, Chicken in Riesling cream sauce, Mild goat's cheese

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant

Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Mathias Hirtzberger's independent Wösendorf estate: white pepper, citrus blossom and pear with firm mineral acidity.

Pairs with: Schnitzel with potato salad, Grilled white fish, Ricotta and herb ravioli

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Mathias Hirtzberger's Wösendorf estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness for early drinking.

Pairs with: Prawn salad, Light vegetable soup, Fresh goat's cheese

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Rustic

Full-bodied Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the central Spitz estate: classic white pepper, ripe pear and citrus blossom with clean mineral finish.

Pairs with: Grilled veal with herb butter, Fried carp with potato salad, Soft goat's cheese with herbs

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing

Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Özelt's Spitz estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness at low alcohol for everyday drinking.

Pairs with: Prawn cocktail, Cucumber and herb salad, Aperitif with olives and bread

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Rustic

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Spitzer Graben valley: distinctive floral and mineral character from this cooler western Wachau sub-valley, with white pepper and ripe stone fruit.

Pairs with: Wachau carp with potato dumplings, Roasted chicken with lemon thyme, Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing

Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Mayer's Spitz estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness from the cool Spitzer Graben microclimate.

Pairs with: River trout with butter, Garden herb salad, Aperitif nibbles

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Light, traditional Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Mayr Joching: white pepper and crisp apple for everyday Heurigen-style drinking.

Pairs with: Grilled sausages, Fresh bread with butter, Herb omelette

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Mid-weight Smaragd Riesling from Mayr Joching's terraced Joching parcels: lime, apricot blossom and stone mineral.

Pairs with: Freshwater fish with herb sauce, White asparagus, Light chicken terrine

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Light Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Miesbauer in Joching: white pepper, green apple and citrus for casual everyday drinking.

Pairs with: Wachau apricot dumplings (Marillenknödel), Local asparagus in season, Radishes and fresh bread

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Mid-weight Smaragd Riesling from Miesbauer in Joching: lime, white peach and stone mineral.

Pairs with: Pan-fried Danube fish, Trout pate with crackers, Light salad with vinaigrette

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Simple, traditional Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the south-bank Grabner Wachau estate: white pepper and crisp apple.

Pairs with: Grilled sausage with mustard, Cold cuts and cheese, Light cucumber salad

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

South-bank Riesling Smaragd from Grabner Wachau at Rossatz: slightly rounder, with apricot blossom and warm mineral character.

Pairs with: Baked carp with root vegetables, Chicken schnitzel with lemon, Camembert with herbs

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

Light, peppery Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Eder Wachau's Mautern south-bank estate.

Pairs with: Grilled freshwater fish, Asparagus with light vinaigrette, Bruschetta

Dry · Refreshing · Elegant

South-bank Riesling Smaragd from Eder Wachau in Mautern: apricot, lime and rounded mineral character.

Pairs with: Pike-perch with herb sauce, Prawn bisque, Creamy goat's cheese

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

Light Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the historic Konrad estate below Dürnstein's Baroque church tower: white pepper and crisp apple.

Pairs with: Wachau apricots with curd cheese, Light vegetable soup, Grilled Wachau Zander

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Riesling Smaragd from Konrad in Dürnstein: lime, apricot and stone mineral from Loibenberg-adjacent parcels.

Pairs with: Freshwater perch au gratin, Light chicken terrine, Mild Emmental

Dry · Easygoing · Funky

Biodynamic Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Bioweingut Schmidl in Unterloiben: white pepper, green apple and earthy herbal freshness.

Pairs with: Grilled trout with herbs, Organic mixed salad, Fresh bread with herb butter

Dry · Funky · Contemplative

Biodynamic-practicing Riesling Smaragd from Bioweingut Schmidl in Unterloiben: lime blossom, white peach and wild-herb mineral character.

Pairs with: River fish with wild herbs, Organic smoked salmon, Biodynamic hard cheese

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing

Light, refreshing Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the historic Loibnerhof address associated with the Knoll family in Unterloiben.

Pairs with: Fried Danube fish, Cold meats and bread, Asparagus with vinaigrette

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Bold

Richer, more luxuriant Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the Frauenweingärten (women's vineyards) Ried: concentrated peach and pepper spice with full body and mineral depth.

Pairs with: Roasted veal with rosemary, Pan-seared monkfish, Aged Bergkäse

Dry · Refreshing · Savoury

Angular, herb-mineral Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Prager's Steinriegl site: white pepper, herbs and citrus on a firm palate.

Pairs with: Grilled sea bream with herb crust, Vegetable tempura, Fresh mozzarella and tomato

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Single-vineyard Riesling Smaragd from Hirtzberger's Singerriedel site on gneiss-granite terraces above Spitz; the estate's top Riesling expression.

Pairs with: Grilled freshwater perch with dill butter, Wiener Schnitzel with lemon, Aged Bergkase

Dry · Elegant · Refreshing

Riesling Smaragd from the Hochrain site above Spitz; bright citrus and apple-driven style with high acidity and clean mineral finish.

Pairs with: Zander fillet with parsley root, Asparagus with hollandaise, Soft goat's cheese on rye

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Riesling Smaragd from the Steinporz site in Spitz; stone-fruit and quartz-mineral character in a rounder frame than the Singerriedel.

Pairs with: Trout meuniere with almonds, Tafelspitz with chive cream sauce, Light vegetable strudel

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the warm south-facing Honivogl site above Spitz; classic white-pepper and stone-fruit character with full body.

Pairs with: Roast veal with cream sauce, White asparagus with brown butter, Grilled sea bass

Dry · Savoury · Refreshing

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Axpoint site above Spitz; linear pepper and herb style with crisp acidity.

Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce, Grilled carp

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Rotes Tor site at Spitz; approachable pepper-and-apple character with Hirtzberger precision.

Pairs with: Grilled trout with almonds, Roast chicken with herbs, Vegetable risotto

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from Franz Hirtzberger; bright apple-and-pepper character for early drinking at an accessible price.

Pairs with: Fried calamari with lemon, Green salad with vinaigrette, Grilled vegetables

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Rudi Pichler's single-site Riesling Smaragd from the Hochrain terraces above Wösendorf; full-bodied with racy acidity and granite-mineral character.

Pairs with: Wachau pike-perch with crayfish butter, Veal sweetbreads with lemon cream, Aged Comte cheese

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Rudi Pichler's Riesling Smaragd from the Achleiten Ried above Weissenkirchen; saline-mineral and stone-fruit driven with full body.

Pairs with: Grilled sea trout with caper butter, Crab bisque, White asparagus with Parma ham

Dry · Elegant · Refreshing

Riesling Smaragd from the Kollmitz site by Rudi Pichler; restrained chalk-mineral style with green apple and citrus acidity.

Pairs with: Steamed cod with lemon butter, Light chicken consomme, Grilled vegetable platter

Dry · Elegant · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Hochrain site by Rudi Pichler at Wösendorf; full body with classic white-pepper and stone-fruit character.

Pairs with: Roast suckling pig with fennel, White asparagus hollandaise, Grilled Danube pikeperch

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Achleiten Ried by Rudi Pichler; white pepper, exotic fruit and granite-mineral character with full body.

Pairs with: Veal escalope with lemon and capers, Lobster with drawn butter, Wild mushroom risotto

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Bruck site by Rudi Pichler; pepper-and-apple driven with medium body for accessible drinking.

Pairs with: Schnitzel with potato salad, Grilled chicken breast with herbs, Pasta with cream and mushroom

Dry · Easygoing · Elegant

Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) Smaragd by Rudi Pichler at Wösendorf; ripe pear, almond and hazelnut character with medium weight.

Pairs with: Roast chicken with cream sauce, Grilled sole with almonds, Soft camembert

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Biodynamic Riesling Smaragd from the ancient Brandstatt terraces above Spitz by Peter Veyder-Malberg; chalk-mineral and citrus character with old-barrel texture.

Pairs with: Pike-perch with herb crust and lemon butter, Raw oysters, Grilled sole with capers

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Biodynamic Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Hochrain site by Veyder-Malberg at Spitz; white pepper and wet-slate mineral profile with full body.

Pairs with: Grilled veal chop with green herbs, White asparagus with vinaigrette, Wachau apricot tart (savoury accompaniment)

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Biodynamic Riesling Smaragd from the Hochrain site by Veyder-Malberg; granite-mineral and citrus character with old-barrel texture.

Pairs with: Steamed lobster with drawn butter, Grilled char from the Danube tributaries, Aged Gruyere

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from the Liebedich site by Veyder-Malberg; bright apple-and-pepper character for easy early drinking.

Pairs with: Crudites with herb dip, Pan-fried perch, Young goat's cheese

Dry · Savoury · Elegant

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Tausendeimerberg site above Spitz by Weingut Lagler; white pepper and ripe pear character with mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Tafelspitz with horseradish and apple sauce, Grilled Danube catfish, White asparagus with hollandaise

Dry · Refreshing · Elegant

Riesling Smaragd from three Spitz vineyard parcels by Weingut Lagler; citrus and mineral driven with fresh acidity.

Pairs with: Baked trout with butter and lemon, Asparagus risotto, Camembert with herb crust

Dry · Savoury · Elegant

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Burgstall site above Spitz by Weingut Lagler; richer and more structured with stone-fruit depth.

Pairs with: Roast goose with red cabbage, Grilled pike with herb butter, Pasta with smoked salmon and cream

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Elegant

Riesling Smaragd from the Spitzer Punkt site on gneiss and granite soils; granitic minerality, racy citrus acidity and stone-fruit depth.

Pairs with: Grilled Danube perch with lemon butter, Crab cakes with herb aioli, Aged Emmental

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Mariental site; medium-bodied with white-pepper, pear and citrus-mineral character typical of Spitz Grüner.

Pairs with: Roast chicken with tarragon, Grilled zander with mustard sauce, Potato goulash with marjoram

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Riesling Smaragd from the Tausendeimerberg site at Spitz by Gritsch Mauritiushof; citrus-and-mineral driven with medium body and fresh acidity.

Pairs with: Fried Wachau perch with lemon wedge, Crayfish bisque, Herb-roasted chicken

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Elegant

Full-bodied Riesling Smaragd from the Singerriedel site at Spitz by Gritsch Mauritiushof; granite mineral and stone-fruit depth with a long finish.

Pairs with: Grilled pike with herb butter, Cured salmon with dill, Aged hard cheese

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Tausendeimerberg site at Spitz; white pepper, pear and citrus-mineral character in a medium-bodied frame.

Pairs with: Tafelspitz with chive cream and apple horseradish, Grilled carp with dill, Asparagus with Parma ham

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Riesling Smaragd from the Hochrain terraces above Wösendorf by Weingut Schrey; citrus-mineral and white-peach character with medium body.

Pairs with: Pan-fried pike fillet with lemon butter, Light vegetable soup, Young gouda

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Light Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the Höll site at Wösendorf; apple-and-pepper character for enjoyable early drinking.

Pairs with: Fried zander with lemon, Green salad with vinaigrette, Grilled asparagus

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Rustic

Traditional-style Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the 1786-founded Machherndl estate at Wösendorf; honest pepper-and-pear character aged in old barrels.

Pairs with: Boiled beef with root vegetables, Grilled carp, Pumpkin soup with roasted seeds

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Light Riesling Federspiel from Machherndl at Wösendorf; citrus flower and chalk-mineral character for early drinking.

Pairs with: Fried perch with lemon, Wachau apricot dumplings, Grilled asparagus with vinaigrette

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Vießling hamlet at the western edge of the Wachau by the Högl family; cooler-climate pepper and mineral notes with medium body.

Pairs with: Breaded fried chicken with potato salad, Grilled trout from the Spitzer Graben, Green herb soup

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Elegant

Riesling Smaragd from the Spitzer Graben valley by the Högl family; the cooler side-valley terroir imparts a distinctive herbal-mineral intensity and racy acidity.

Pairs with: Smoked trout with herb cream, Grilled mountain char, Herb-marinated grilled vegetables

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Riesling Smaragd from the Steinriegl site at Weissenkirchen by Schneeweiß; citrus-blossom, white-peach and chalk-mineral character with clean acidity.

Pairs with: Grilled sole with lemon butter, Steamed mussels with white wine and parsley, Spring vegetable salad

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Light Steinfeder or Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the Schneeweiß estate in the Salzstadl; bright apple-and-pepper character for fresh everyday enjoyment.

Pairs with: Bread and cold cuts, Grilled vegetables, Wachau apricot streusel cake

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Riesling Smaragd from the sandy-gneiss terraces of St. Michael by Weingut Bruch; a distinctive floral lift and sandy mineral character distinguishes this sub-village expression.

Pairs with: Steamed fish with herb cream, Smoked trout pate, Tomato and mozzarella salad

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Light everyday Federspiel Grüner Veltliner by Weingut Bruch at St. Michael; bright apple-pepper freshness.

Pairs with: Fried whitebait with lemon, Cucumber salad with dill vinaigrette, Radishes with butter and salt

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from old-vine St. Michael parcels by Weingut Erich Bayer; classic white pepper and concentrated pear character.

Pairs with: Grilled chicken drumsticks with herb oil, Pasta with cream, ham and peas, Grilled Danube zander

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Light Riesling Federspiel from the Bayer estate in St. Michael; bright citrus-blossom and mineral freshness for early drinking.

Pairs with: Grilled asparagus with lemon oil, Light fish soup, Goat cheese crostini

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Achleiten parcels farmed by the Bernhard family of Weissenkirchen; the classic Achleiten mineral-and-pepper profile at a more accessible price than the big estates.

Pairs with: Roast veal with vegetables, White asparagus with butter, Grilled pikeperch

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Light Federspiel Riesling from the Bernhard estate in Weissenkirchen; citrus-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness for early drinking.

Pairs with: Cold smoked salmon with cream cheese, Radishes and cold butter, Grilled zucchini with herbs

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Hollenburg site at the eastern gateway to the Wachau by the Forstreiter family; classic pepper-and-apple character with reliable mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel with lemon and potato salad, Grilled white fish with herbs, White asparagus with hollandaise

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Light Riesling Federspiel from the Forstreiter estate at Hollenburg; lime-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness for easy enjoyment.

Pairs with: Fried fish with lemon, Spring rolls, Pickled vegetables

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Riesling Smaragd from Gruber Wachau at Weissenkirchen; citrus and mineral character with a clean finish.

Pairs with: Baked trout with butter and herbs, Steamed vegetables with herb oil, Soft goat cheese with honey

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from Gruber Wachau at Weissenkirchen; bright apple-pepper freshness for easy drinking.

Pairs with: Cold Wachau apricot platter, Light chicken broth, Radishes and cream cheese

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the high-altitude Vogelleithen hamlet above Spitz by Herbert Högl; white-pepper mineral character.

Pairs with: Roast chicken with root vegetables, Pan-fried carp, Asparagus risotto

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Riesling Federspiel from Vogelleithen above Spitz by Herbert Högl; light lime-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Fried perch with tartar sauce, Light summer salad with lemon dressing, Fresh mozzarella with herbs

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Loibenberg-area parcels of the Leonhartsberger estate in Unterloiben; classic pepper-and-pear character.

Pairs with: Braised veal with vegetables, Fresh river fish, Warm potato and chive soup

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Riesling Federspiel from the Leonhartsberger estate in Unterloiben; light lime-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Pan-fried trout with lemon, Cucumber salad with vinegar and dill, Radishes and butter

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from the Piewald family near the western Wachau boundary; honest apple-pepper freshness in traditional style.

Pairs with: Cold meats and bread, Grilled river fish, Fresh goat cheese

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from the Schwallenbach hamlet by Muthenthaler; light apple-pepper freshness with the estate's apricot orchard character.

Pairs with: Apricot dumplings (Marillenknodel), Fried zander, Smoked ham on rye

Dry · Refreshing · Elegant

Riesling Smaragd from the Steinriegl and Achleiten terraces of the Jager estate in Weissenkirchen; gneiss-mineral and citrus character.

Pairs with: Poached sole with lemon butter, Crayfish salad with dill, Asparagus with herb vinaigrette

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from Weingut Jager in Weissenkirchen; light apple-pepper freshness for everyday enjoyment.

Pairs with: Cold meats with pickles, Light pasta with herbs, Grilled zucchini with herbs

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from Weingut Gebetsberger above Spitz; light apple-pepper freshness at an honest price.

Pairs with: Wachau cycle-path Jause (bread, cold cuts, radishes), Grilled chicken wings, Cucumber yoghurt dip

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Riesling Smaragd from Weingut Gebetsberger above Spitz; citrus-and-mineral character with reliable freshness.

Pairs with: Pan-fried Danube perch, Asparagus with herb butter, Soft cheese crostini

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Weixelbaum estate in Weissenkirchen; pepper-and-pear character from steep Danube terraces.

Pairs with: Schnitzel with cucumber salad, Poached fish with vegetables, White asparagus with butter

Dry · Refreshing · Elegant

Riesling Smaragd from the Klaus and Steinriegl parcels by Weingut Zottl in Weissenkirchen; citrus-flower and chalk-mineral character.

Pairs with: Pan-fried trout with almonds, Cured salmon with herbs, Asparagus salad

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Weingut Nothnagl above Spitz; medium body with white-pepper and apple-fruit character.

Pairs with: Pan-fried carp, Mushroom risotto, Tafelspitz with horseradish

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Neuburger Federspiel from Weingut Nothnagl at Spitz; ripe pear and almond character from one of the few estates still growing this historic Wachau variety.

Pairs with: Fried chicken escalope, Pear and walnut salad, Creamy mushroom soup

Dry · Savoury · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Achleiten and Klaus parcels by the Denk family in Weissenkirchen; classic pepper-and-pear character.

Pairs with: Pork tenderloin with mustard, River fish with herb butter, White asparagus with brown butter

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Riesling Federspiel from Weingut Denk in Weissenkirchen; light lime-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Grilled asparagus with lemon dressing, Light fish pate, Wachau apricot tart

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Weingut PAX in Wösendorf; medium body with classic white-pepper and mineral character.

Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Grilled pike fillet, Spring vegetables with herb oil

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Riesling Federspiel from Weingut PAX in Wösendorf; light citrus-flower and mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Steamed river fish with herbs, Spring salad with flowers, Cream cheese with chives

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from Weingut Stalzer in Spitz; bright apple-pepper freshness as a genuine Heurigen wine.

Pairs with: Bread with lard and pickled vegetables (Schmalzbrot), Cold pork roast with mustard, Young cheese with caraway

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

Riesling Smaragd from Weingut Stalzer in Spitz; citrus-peach and mineral character with medium body.

Pairs with: Grilled Danube fish, Herb-roasted chicken, Wachau asparagus salad

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Organic Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Roland Chan's boutique St. Michael estate; minimal-intervention, terroir-focused expression.

Pairs with: Grilled asparagus with olive oil and lemon, Steamed white fish, Organic goat cheese

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Organic Riesling Federspiel from Domäne Roland Chan at St. Michael; lime-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Grilled sole with herbs, Cucumber and dill salad, Young fresh cheese

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Riesling Federspiel from Franz Hirtzberger; accessible entry to the Spitz terroir with citrus-blossom and chalk-mineral character.

Pairs with: Pan-fried pike-perch, Spring rolls with dipping sauce, Soft goat cheese with herbs

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from Rudi Pichler at Wösendorf; bright apple-pepper freshness for accessible everyday drinking.

Pairs with: Cold asparagus with vinaigrette, Lightly fried whitebait, Pumpkin cream soup

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Elegant

The estate's most structured Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Viessling site; full body, racy acidity and deep granite-mineral character defined by biodynamic farming and old-barrel ageing.

Pairs with: Lobster with drawn butter and tarragon, Whole roasted pike-perch, Veal tenderloin with morel cream

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Riesling Federspiel from Weingut Weixelbaum in Weissenkirchen; light lime-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness.

Pairs with: Pan-fried whitebait with lemon wedge, Seasonal herb salad, Wachau apricot pastry

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from Weingut Zottl in Weissenkirchen; light apple-pepper freshness for affordable everyday drinking.

Pairs with: Bread with herb butter, Grilled river perch, Potato salad with chives

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Riesling Federspiel from Muthenthaler at Schwallenbach; light citrus and apricot-blossom freshness from the Wachau apricot heartland.

Pairs with: Wachau apricot dumplings (Marillenknodel), Light river fish with herbs, Apricot jam on fresh bread

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Riesling Smaragd from the Piewald estate near the western Wachau boundary; chalk-mineral and citrus-flower character from the appellation's western edge.

Pairs with: Poached trout with dill butter, Spring asparagus with vinaigrette, Light chicken soup with herbs