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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
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.More wines for fish →
- Smoked trout pate The wine's freshness cuts through the richness of smoked trout.More wines for trout →
- Tomato and mozzarella salad Light body and herbal notes suit a fresh summer salad.More wines for soft cheese →
How to serve Riesling Smaragd St. Michael
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1910Bruch family establishes the estate in St. Michael
- 2003Riesling 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.
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