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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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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.More wines for trout →
- Mild blue cheese Mineral acidity and stone fruit can bridge a mild, creamy blue.More wines for blue cheese →
- Lemon tart Citrus and stone mineral complement the tart's citrus filling.More wines for dessert →
How to serve Hutter Silberbichlerhof Riesling Smaragd Loibenberg
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. 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.
- 1985First Hutter Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd bottled as a single-site cuvée
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Hutter Silberbichlerhof · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Hutter Silberbichlerhof Riesling Smaragd Loibenberg
What does Hutter Silberbichlerhof Riesling Smaragd Loibenberg taste like?
On the nose, apricot blossom, lime zest, chalk mineral, warm stone. On the palate, stone fruit, citrus, mineral, medium body. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, mineral and fruity finish. Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd from the Mautern-based Hutter estate: apricot blossom and lime with chalk-mineral character from south-bank terroir.
When should I drink Hutter Silberbichlerhof Riesling Smaragd Loibenberg?
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 Hutter Silberbichlerhof Riesling Smaragd Loibenberg?
Baked trout with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mild blue cheese and Lemon tart. Mineral and floral notes complement herb-baked freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Hutter Silberbichlerhof Riesling Smaragd Loibenberg?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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