F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg

What it pairs with

• 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.

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. 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.

1. 1980 — First single-Ried Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd bottled separately from the estate's general Riesling
2. 2000 — Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd gains international distribution through specialist Wachau importers in the US and UK

Facts

Producer

Weingut F.X. Pichler

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

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