Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Pan-fried Danube perch The wine's mineral freshness and citrus character are a natural complement for local freshwater fish.More wines for fish →
- Asparagus with herb butter Riesling acidity and mineral notes complement asparagus.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Soft cheese crostini The wine's citrus acidity balances soft creamy cheese.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Riesling Smaragd
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. Pan-fried Danube perch, Asparagus with herb butter, Soft cheese crostini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Riesling Smaragd is Gebetsberger's top bottling, produced from their Danube-facing Spitz parcels.
- 2005Riesling Smaragd first bottled by Gebetsberger
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Gebetsberger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Riesling Smaragd
When should I drink Riesling Smaragd?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Smaragd?
Pan-fried Danube perch is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with herb butter and Soft cheese crostini. The wine's mineral freshness and citrus character are a natural complement for local freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Riesling Smaragd?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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