What it pairs with

  • Baked carp with root vegetables
    South-bank Riesling with freshwater carp from the Danube is a genuine local tradition.
  • Chicken schnitzel with lemon
    Mineral acidity and citrus notes complement breaded poultry.
  • Camembert with herbs
    Apricot and mineral notes in the wine work well with creamy soft cheese.

History

The Rossatz south-bank terroir is slightly warmer and produces rounder, more fruit-forward styles of Riesling compared to the steep north-bank Loiben sites. Grabner's Smaragd shows this distinction clearly.

  1. 1975 — First Rossatz Riesling Smaragd from Grabner; estate distinguishes south-bank style from north-bank

Facts

Producer
Weingut Grabner Wachau
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
€25-40 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1975

Tags

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