Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Pike-perch with herb sauce Classic Wachau freshwater fish with mineral Riesling.More wines for fish →
- Prawn bisque Mineral acidity and stone fruit complement rich prawn soup.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Creamy goat's cheese Citrus and mineral notes balance the tanginess of goat's cheese.More wines for lamb →
How to serve Eder Wachau Riesling Smaragd Mautern
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. Pike-perch with herb sauce, Prawn bisque, Creamy goat's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Eder Smaragd Riesling is the estate's premium cuvée, produced from older Mautern parcels in good vintages. The slightly warmer south-bank position gives a rounder profile compared to steep north-bank Loiben Rieslings.
- 1972First Eder Wachau Riesling Smaragd from the estate's Mautern parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Eder Wachau · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1972
Frequently asked about Eder Wachau Riesling Smaragd Mautern
When should I drink Eder Wachau Riesling Smaragd Mautern?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Eder Wachau Riesling Smaragd Mautern?
Pike-perch with herb sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Prawn bisque and Creamy goat's cheese. Classic Wachau freshwater fish with mineral Riesling.
What grapes are in Eder Wachau Riesling Smaragd Mautern?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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