In the glass
Aroma: apricot, lime zest, stone mineral, fresh herbs
Palate: citrus pith, stone fruit, mineral backbone, medium body
The Liebenberg Ried Riesling Smaragd from the historic Prandtauerhof estate in Joching: apricot, lime zest and fresh herbs with a mineral, medium-bodied palate.
What it pairs with
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Poached Wachau trout
Mineral and herb notes complement delicate freshwater trout. -
Light goat's cheese salad
Apricot and citrus in the wine pair well with tangy fresh cheese. -
Steamed mussels with white wine
Mineral freshness and citrus notes echo the white-wine broth.
How to serve Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Riesling Smaragd Liebenberg
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. Poached Wachau trout, Light goat's cheese salad, Steamed mussels with white wine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Holzapfel Prandtauerhof estate at Joching, housed in a Baroque building by architect Jakob Prandtauer, has been producing single-vineyard Riesling from the Liebenberg Ried since the 1980s. The estate balances hospitality (hotel and restaurant) with serious wine production.
- 1982 — First Liebenberg Riesling Smaragd from Holzapfel Prandtauerhof as a single-site cuvée
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
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Riesling Smaragd Liebenberg
What does Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Riesling Smaragd Liebenberg taste like?
On the nose, apricot, lime zest, stone mineral, fresh herbs. On the palate, citrus pith, stone fruit, mineral backbone, medium body. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, mineral and fruit-forward finish. The Liebenberg Ried Riesling Smaragd from the historic Prandtauerhof estate in Joching: apricot, lime zest and fresh herbs with a mineral, medium-bodied palate.
When should I drink Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Riesling Smaragd Liebenberg?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Riesling Smaragd Liebenberg?
Poached Wachau trout is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light goat's cheese salad and Steamed mussels with white wine. Mineral and herb notes complement delicate freshwater trout.
What grapes are in Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Riesling Smaragd Liebenberg?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.