What it pairs with
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Freshwater fish with herb sauce
Mineral Riesling and Wachau freshwater fish is a classic regional pairing. -
White asparagus
Spring asparagus and mineral Riesling is one of Austria's definitive pairings. -
Light chicken terrine
Fresh mineral and apricot blossom complement delicate cold poultry preparations.
How to serve Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd
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 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.
- 1978 — First Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd produced from the estate's terrace parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Mayr Joching
- 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
Frequently asked about Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd
When should I drink Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd?
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 Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd?
Freshwater fish with herb sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include White asparagus and Light chicken terrine. Mineral Riesling and Wachau freshwater fish is a classic regional pairing.
What grapes are in Mayr Joching Riesling Smaragd?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.