In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral And Spiced finish

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.
  • 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.

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. 1984 — First Achleiten Riesling Smaragd from the Holzapfel Joching estate

Facts

Producer
Weingut Holzapfel Prandtauerhof
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

Tags

cellar worthy dry high acid medium body mood elegant mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price premium riesling single vineyard still white
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