Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 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

  • Baked trout with butter and lemon
    The wine's citrus and mineral profile complements the simple preparation of fresh trout.
  • Asparagus risotto
    Mineral freshness and medium weight balance the starchy richness.
  • Camembert with herb crust
    The citrus and herb notes of the wine lift the creamy cheese.

How to serve Riesling Smaragd Drei Weingarten

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 butter and lemon, Asparagus risotto, Camembert with herb crust. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Lagler's Drei Weingarten (Three Vineyards) Riesling is a multi-parcel blend showcasing the diversity of Spitz-area Riesling sites. The name reflects the blending of three of the estate's Riesling parcels.

  1. 1995: Drei Weingarten Riesling Smaragd first bottled by Lagler

Facts

Producer
Weingut Lagler · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 30-45 at retail
Drinking window
4-14 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Riesling Smaragd Drei Weingarten

When should I drink Riesling Smaragd Drei Weingarten?

Drink 4-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Riesling Smaragd Drei Weingarten?

Baked trout with butter and lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus risotto and Camembert with herb crust. The wine's citrus and mineral profile complements the simple preparation of fresh trout.

What grapes are in Riesling Smaragd Drei Weingarten?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price premium riesling still white

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