F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Oberhauser

What it pairs with

• Poached trout in herb broth
  Floral and herbal aromas in both the dish and wine create an elegant harmony.
• Ricotta ravioli with sage butter
  Floral aromatics lift the light pasta; the wine's acidity cuts through the butter.
• Fresh goat's cheese salad
  Apricot and citrus in the wine complement the tangy, fresh cheese and vinaigrette.

How to serve F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Oberhauser

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. Poached trout in herb broth, Ricotta ravioli with sage butter, Fresh goat's cheese salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Oberhauser Ried sits at higher elevation on the Loiben slope, producing Riesling with more delicate floral character compared to the primary-rock intensity of the Kellerberg and Steinertal sites.

1. 1994 — First Oberhauser Riesling Smaragd bottled as a standalone single-Ried cuvée

Facts

Producer

Weingut F.X. Pichler

Grapes

Riesling

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Stainless steel; no oak contact

ABV

13.0%

Price

€55-80 at retail

Drinking window

5-15 from vintage

First vintage

1994

Biodynamic

Biodynamic Practicing

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

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