F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Steinertal

What it pairs with

• Lobster with drawn butter
  The wine's racy acidity cuts through rich butter; mineral lift complements the lobster's sweetness.
• Scallops with citrus
  Blood-orange and lime in the wine resonate with citrus-dressed scallops.
• Thai sea-bass with lemongrass
  The wine's citrus and gentle petrol note stand up to aromatic Asian preparations.

How to serve F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Steinertal

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. Lobster with drawn butter, Scallops with citrus, Thai sea-bass with lemongrass. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Steinertal is a steep Ried on primary gneiss in the Loiben cluster, shared with Alzinger among others. F.X. Pichler's version captures the most mineral, linear face of the terroir, emphasising tension over richness.

1. 1990 — First vintage of the Steinertal Riesling Smaragd as a standalone cuvée

Facts

Producer

Weingut F.X. Pichler

Grapes

Riesling

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Stainless steel; no oak contact

ABV

13.0%

Price

€65-95 at retail

Drinking window

6-18 from vintage

First vintage

1990

Biodynamic

Biodynamic Practicing

Organic

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