Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Mineral And Fruit-Forward finish

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.
  • 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.

  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. 1982: First 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

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.

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