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
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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.
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.
- 1910 — Bruch family establishes the estate in St. Michael
- 2003 — Riesling Smaragd St. Michael first bottled under the current label
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Bruch
- 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