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Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 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 in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: apricot, citrus mineral, exotic stone spice, lime oil
Palate: stone fruit, spiced citrus, firm mineral core, long finish
Holzapfel's Achleiten Riesling Smaragd shows the characteristic amphibolite-spice of this famous Ried: apricot, exotic stone-mineral and lime oil with firm acid and length.
What it pairs with
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Wachau pike-perch with wild herbs
Mineral and exotic-spice Riesling is a Danube-valley fish classic. -
Shrimp tempura
Mineral and citrus notes cut through the tempura batter and complement crustacean sweetness. -
Chicken salad with lemon vinaigrette
Citrus and herbal acidity match lemon-dressed light poultry.
How to serve Holzapfel Joching Riesling Smaragd Achleiten
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. Wachau pike-perch with wild herbs, Shrimp tempura, Chicken salad with lemon vinaigrette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Holzapfel Joching estate (the main Prandtauerhof-based producer, distinct from any secondary operation) works Achleiten Riesling parcels as part of their broader portfolio of single-Ried Wachau whites.
- 1984: First Achleiten Riesling Smaragd from the Holzapfel Joching estate
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Holzapfel Prandtauerhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Large old oak Fuder; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
Frequently asked about Holzapfel Joching Riesling Smaragd Achleiten
What does Holzapfel Joching Riesling Smaragd Achleiten taste like?
On the nose, apricot, citrus mineral, exotic stone spice, lime oil. On the palate, stone fruit, spiced citrus, firm mineral core, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral and spiced finish. Holzapfel's Achleiten Riesling Smaragd shows the characteristic amphibolite-spice of this famous Ried: apricot, exotic stone-mineral and lime oil with firm acid and length.
When should I drink Holzapfel Joching Riesling Smaragd Achleiten?
Drink 6-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Holzapfel Joching Riesling Smaragd Achleiten?
Wachau pike-perch with wild herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Shrimp tempura and Chicken salad with lemon vinaigrette. Mineral and exotic-spice Riesling is a Danube-valley fish classic.
What grapes are in Holzapfel Joching Riesling Smaragd Achleiten?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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