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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Poached trout in herb broth Floral and herbal aromas in both the dish and wine create an elegant harmony.More wines for trout →
- Ricotta ravioli with sage butter Floral aromatics lift the light pasta; the wine's acidity cuts through the butter.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Fresh goat's cheese salad Apricot and citrus in the wine complement the tangy, fresh cheese and vinaigrette.More wines for lamb →
How to serve F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Oberhauser
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. 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.
- 1994First Oberhauser Riesling Smaragd bottled as a standalone single-Ried cuvée
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut F.X. Pichler · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Oberhauser
When should I drink F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Oberhauser?
Drink 5-15 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 Oberhauser?
Poached trout in herb broth is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Ricotta ravioli with sage butter and Fresh goat's cheese salad. Floral and herbal aromas in both the dish and wine create an elegant harmony.
What grapes are in F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Oberhauser?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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