Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd

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What it pairs with

• Freshwater fish with herb sauce Mineral Riesling and Wachau freshwater fish is a classic regional pairing.More wines for fish →
• White asparagus Spring asparagus and mineral Riesling is one of Austria's definitive pairings.More wines for vegetables and salads →
• Light chicken terrine Fresh mineral and apricot blossom complement delicate cold poultry preparations.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →

How to serve Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd

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. Freshwater fish with herb sauce, White asparagus, Light chicken terrine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd is produced from the estate's Joching terraces in good vintages, representing an unpretentious but genuine Wachau Smaragd at an accessible price point.

1. 1978First Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd produced from the estate's terrace parcels

Facts

Producer

Weingut Mayr Joching · visiting guide

Grapes

Riesling

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Stainless steel; no oak

ABV

13.0%

Price

€28-42 at retail

Drinking window

4-12 from vintage

First vintage

1978

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