Holzapfel Joching Riesling Smaragd Achleiten

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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

• Wachau pike-perch with wild herbs Mineral and exotic-spice Riesling is a Danube-valley fish classic.More wines for fish →
• Shrimp tempura Mineral and citrus notes cut through the tempura batter and complement crustacean sweetness.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
• Chicken salad with lemon vinaigrette Citrus and herbal acidity match lemon-dressed light poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →

How to serve Holzapfel Joching Riesling Smaragd Achleiten

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. 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.

1. 1984First 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

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