Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Riesling Smaragd Liebenberg

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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

• Poached Wachau trout Mineral and herb notes complement delicate freshwater trout.More wines for trout →
• Light goat's cheese salad Apricot and citrus in the wine pair well with tangy fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
• Steamed mussels with white wine Mineral freshness and citrus notes echo the white-wine broth.More wines for mussels →

How to serve Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Riesling Smaragd Liebenberg

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. 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.

1. 1982First Liebenberg Riesling Smaragd from Holzapfel Prandtauerhof as a single-site cuvée

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

5-15 from vintage

First vintage

1982

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