Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 30 years from release.
release5 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Turbot with mushroom cream The wine's complexity and evolved texture call for a refined fish preparation.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
- Aged hard cheese with honey Evolved honey and apricot notes in the wine echo this classic cheese-and-honey combination.More wines for cheese →
- Foie gras terrine Rich, concentrated wine with mineral depth is a worthy partner to fatty foie gras.More wines for foie gras →
How to serve Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling
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. Turbot with mushroom cream, Aged hard cheese with honey, Foie gras terrine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Vinothek releases at Nikolaihof are inspired by traditional Austrian practice of holding wine in barrel for years before selling. The ancient Fuder cellar (dating to Roman times) provides the stable low-temperature environment for extended ageing. The wine is released only when the Saahs family judges it ready.
- 1990Vinothek Riesling programme launched: wines held in barrel minimum 5 years before release
- 2005International recognition of the Vinothek concept as a distinctive Austrian wine-ageing tradition
Facts
- Producer
- Nikolaihof Wachau · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Large old oak Fuder; barrel-aged 5+ years before release
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €80-130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-30 from release
- First vintage
- 1990
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- DEMETER
Frequently asked about Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling
When should I drink Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling?
Drink 5-30 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling?
Turbot with mushroom cream is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged hard cheese with honey and Foie gras terrine. The wine's complexity and evolved texture call for a refined fish preparation.
What grapes are in Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
Tags
biodynamic
biodynamic certified
cellar worthy
cult wine
dry
full body
high acid
iconic
library release
mood contemplative
mood elegant
occasion cellar
occasion gift
occasion special
old vines
old world
organic
pairs with aged cheese
pairs with foie gras
pairs with white fish
price fine
riesling
still white
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