Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Grilled Danube fish Classic pairing for a local Spitz Riesling with freshwater fish.More wines for fish →
- Herb-roasted chicken Medium body and mineral freshness complement herb-roasted poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Wachau asparagus salad Riesling and asparagus from the same Wachau region is a natural pairing.More wines for vegetables and salads →
How to serve Riesling Smaragd
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 Danube fish, Herb-roasted chicken, Wachau asparagus salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Stalzer estate's Riesling Smaragd is a step up from the Federspiel, produced from older vine parcels in the Spitz-area terraces.
- 2006Riesling Smaragd first bottled by Weingut Stalzer
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Stalzer · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Riesling Smaragd
When should I drink Riesling Smaragd?
Drink 3-10 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?
Grilled Danube fish is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Herb-roasted chicken and Wachau asparagus salad. Classic pairing for a local Spitz Riesling with freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Riesling Smaragd?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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