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 Fruity finish

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 · 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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