Hutter Silberbichlerhof Riesling Smaragd Loibenberg

In the glass

Aroma: apricot blossom, lime zest, chalk mineral, warm stone

Palate: stone fruit, citrus, mineral, medium body

Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd from the Mautern-based Hutter estate: apricot blossom and lime with chalk-mineral character from south-bank terroir.

What it pairs with

• Baked trout with herbs
  Mineral and floral notes complement herb-baked freshwater fish.
• Mild blue cheese
  Mineral acidity and stone fruit can bridge a mild, creamy blue.
• Lemon tart
  Citrus and stone mineral complement the tart's citrus filling.

How to serve Hutter Silberbichlerhof Riesling Smaragd Loibenberg

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. Baked trout with herbs, Mild blue cheese, Lemon tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Hutter family at Mautern on the south bank of the Danube has worked the Loibenberg terraces since at least 1748. The south-bank position gives the estate's wines slightly more warmth than north-bank counterparts, producing a rounder Riesling style.

1. 1985 — First Hutter Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd bottled as a single-site cuvée

Facts

Producer

Weingut Hutter Silberbichlerhof

Grapes

Riesling

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Large old oak Fuder; no new oak

ABV

13.0%

Price

€30-50 at retail

Drinking window

5-15 from vintage

First vintage

1985

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