Wachau Porcelain Tour A sparkling carriage ride through the vineyards
An extraordinary, discreet carriage tour for 2 with fresh sandwiches & a bottle of sparkling wine
Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 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.
What it pairs with
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Freshwater crayfish bisque
The wine's racy acidity and mineral depth are a natural partner to delicate crustacean sweetness. -
Smoked trout
Smokiness in the fish finds a mineral echo in the Riesling; the acidity refreshes between bites. -
Sushi and sashimi
High acidity and salinity make a compelling match for raw fish.
How to serve F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg
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. Freshwater crayfish bisque, Smoked trout, Sushi and sashimi. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Kellerberg Riesling from F.X. Pichler is produced from the same Ried as the Grüner Veltliner but expresses the site's gneiss terroir through a racy, mineral profile, with tension and longevity sustained by the primary-rock soils.
- 1980: First single-Ried Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd bottled separately from the estate's general Riesling
- 2000: Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd gains international distribution through specialist Wachau importers in the US and UK
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut F.X. Pichler · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak contact
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €70-110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg
When should I drink F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg?
Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg?
Freshwater crayfish bisque is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked trout and Sushi and sashimi. The wine's racy acidity and mineral depth are a natural partner to delicate crustacean sweetness.
What grapes are in F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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