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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lime blossom, white peach, chalk mineral, herbs
Palate: citrus peel, nectarine, mineral, fresh herbs
Riesling Smaragd from the Steinriegl site at Weissenkirchen by Schneeweiß; citrus-blossom, white-peach and chalk-mineral character with clean acidity.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sole with lemon butter Citrus and chalk-mineral notes complement delicate flatfish and lemon butter.More wines for fish →
- Steamed mussels with white wine and parsley The wine's mineral freshness and citrus notes are a natural match for shellfish.More wines for mussels →
- Spring vegetable salad Light herbal mineral character complements a fresh vegetable salad.More wines for vegetables and salads →
How to serve 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. Grilled sole with lemon butter, Steamed mussels with white wine and parsley, Spring vegetable salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Schneeweiß family estate is housed in the historic Salzstadl (former salt warehouse) of Weissenkirchen. The Steinriegl site is one of the key Riesling terraces in the area; first bottled separately in 1998.
- 1932Schneeweiß family begins winemaking
- 1998Steinriegl Riesling Smaragd first bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Schneeweiß · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 24-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl
What does Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl taste like?
On the nose, lime blossom, white peach, chalk mineral, herbs. On the palate, citrus peel, nectarine, mineral, fresh herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean mineral finish. Riesling Smaragd from the Steinriegl site at Weissenkirchen by Schneeweiß; citrus-blossom, white-peach and chalk-mineral character with clean acidity.
When should I drink Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl?
Grilled sole with lemon butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Steamed mussels with white wine and parsley and Spring vegetable salad. Citrus and chalk-mineral notes complement delicate flatfish and lemon butter.
What grapes are in Riesling Smaragd Steinriegl?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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