Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 1980: First Smaragd Riesling from Miesbauer produced in an outstanding harvest year

Facts

Producer
Weingut Miesbauer · 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
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.

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