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 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Steamed trout in herb broth Herbal freshness and citrus in the wine match delicate steamed fish preparations.More wines for trout →
- Vegetable terrine with vinaigrette Mineral freshness and herbal notes complement vegetable-forward starters.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Prawn salad with lemon dressing Citrus-driven acidity matches lemon-dressed crustaceans.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
How to serve Prager Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl
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. Steamed trout in herb broth, Vegetable terrine with vinaigrette, Prawn salad with lemon dressing. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Steinriegl (stone ridge) refers to steep terraced sites in Weissenkirchen characterised by gneiss soils. Prager's Steinriegl Riesling produces a lighter, more herbal expression compared to the denser Achleiten and Klaus bottlings.
- 1988First Steinriegl Riesling Smaragd produced as a distinct single-Ried cuvée
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Prager · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Large old oak Fuder; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Prager Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl
When should I drink Prager Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Prager Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl?
Steamed trout in herb broth is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vegetable terrine with vinaigrette and Prawn salad with lemon dressing. Herbal freshness and citrus in the wine match delicate steamed fish preparations.
What grapes are in Prager Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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