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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 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.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus zest, white peach, chalk mineral, herbs
Palate: lime pith, pear, mineral, light pepper
Riesling Smaragd from the Hochrain terraces above Wösendorf by Weingut Schrey; citrus-mineral and white-peach character with medium body.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried pike fillet with lemon butter
The mineral freshness and citrus character of the Riesling complement Danube freshwater fish. -
Light vegetable soup
The wine's herbal mineral notes lift a simple vegetable broth. -
Young gouda
Light mineral and citrus notes balance the mild young cheese.
How to serve Riesling Smaragd Hochrain
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 pike fillet with lemon butter, Light vegetable soup, Young gouda. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Weingut Schrey is a family estate in Wösendorf farming steep sites at Höll, Kirchweg and Hochrain. The Hochrain Riesling Smaragd is the estate's top bottling.
- 2000: Hochrain Riesling Smaragd first bottled by Schrey
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Schrey · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Riesling Smaragd Hochrain
What does Riesling Smaragd Hochrain taste like?
On the nose, citrus zest, white peach, chalk mineral, herbs. On the palate, lime pith, pear, mineral, light pepper. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a mineral and fresh finish. Riesling Smaragd from the Hochrain terraces above Wösendorf by Weingut Schrey; citrus-mineral and white-peach character with medium body.
When should I drink Riesling Smaragd Hochrain?
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 Hochrain?
Pan-fried pike fillet with lemon butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light vegetable soup and Young gouda. The mineral freshness and citrus character of the Riesling complement Danube freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Riesling Smaragd Hochrain?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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