Wachau Porcelain Tour A sparkling carriage ride through the vineyards
An extraordinary, discreet carriage tour for 2 with fresh sandwiches & a bottle of sparkling wine
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 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.
What it pairs with
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Freshwater perch au gratin
Mineral Riesling complements baked freshwater fish with cheese crust. -
Light chicken terrine
Delicate floral and citrus notes pair well with chilled poultry terrines. -
Mild Emmental
Stone mineral and citrus in the wine work with the nutty character of Emmental.
How to serve Weingut Konrad Riesling Smaragd Dürnstein
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. Freshwater perch au gratin, Light chicken terrine, Mild Emmental. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Konrad estate works the Loibenberg and Hollerin sites around Dürnstein, producing a Riesling Smaragd that reflects the local terroir at an accessible price point for visitors to the historic village.
- 1968: First Riesling Smaragd from the Konrad Dürnstein estate from Loibenberg-area parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Konrad · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1968
Frequently asked about Weingut Konrad Riesling Smaragd Dürnstein
When should I drink Weingut Konrad Riesling Smaragd Dürnstein?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Weingut Konrad Riesling Smaragd Dürnstein?
Freshwater perch au gratin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light chicken terrine and Mild Emmental. Mineral Riesling complements baked freshwater fish with cheese crust.
What grapes are in Weingut Konrad Riesling Smaragd Dürnstein?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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