Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryFresh And Floral finish

Aroma: lime zest, white flower, sandy mineral, peach

Palate: citrus peel, pear, light mineral, fresh herbs

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.

What it pairs with

  • Steamed fish with herb cream
    The wine's floral mineral character and fresh acidity complement gently cooked fish.
  • Smoked trout pate
    The wine's freshness cuts through the richness of smoked trout.
  • Tomato and mozzarella salad
    Light body and herbal notes suit a fresh summer salad.

How to serve Riesling Smaragd St. Michael

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Steamed fish with herb cream, Smoked trout pate, Tomato and mozzarella salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Martin Bruch farms 6 hectares of steep terraces around St. Michael, a sub-village of Weissenkirchen. The sandy-gneiss soils of St. Michael give a distinctive floral quality to the Rieslings. Fourth-generation estate.

  1. 1910: Bruch family establishes the estate in St. Michael
  2. 2003: Riesling Smaragd St. Michael first bottled under the current label

Facts

Producer
Weingut Bruch · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 22-35 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2003

Frequently asked about Riesling Smaragd St. Michael

What does Riesling Smaragd St. Michael taste like?

On the nose, lime zest, white flower, sandy mineral, peach. On the palate, citrus peel, pear, light mineral, fresh herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh and floral finish. 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.

When should I drink Riesling Smaragd St. Michael?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Riesling Smaragd St. Michael?

Steamed fish with herb cream is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked trout pate and Tomato and mozzarella salad. The wine's floral mineral character and fresh acidity complement gently cooked fish.

What grapes are in Riesling Smaragd St. Michael?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

Tags

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