What it pairs with
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Pan-fried Danube fish
Mineral Riesling with freshwater fish is the definitive Wachau pairing. -
Trout pate with crackers
Light mineral notes complement the delicate smoky richness of trout pate. -
Light salad with vinaigrette
Fresh acidity and citrus notes pair well with dressed green salad.
How to serve Miesbauer Riesling Smaragd Joching
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. Pan-fried Danube fish, Trout pate with crackers, Light salad with vinaigrette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Miesbauer Smaragd Riesling is the estate's most ambitious cuvée, produced from the best terrace parcels in Joching in good vintages.
- 1980 — First Smaragd Riesling from Miesbauer produced in an outstanding harvest year
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Miesbauer
- 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
- 1980
Frequently asked about Miesbauer Riesling Smaragd Joching
When should I drink Miesbauer Riesling Smaragd Joching?
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 Miesbauer Riesling Smaragd Joching?
Pan-fried Danube fish is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Trout pate with crackers and Light salad with vinaigrette. Mineral Riesling with freshwater fish is the definitive Wachau pairing.
What grapes are in Miesbauer Riesling Smaragd Joching?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.