What it pairs with

  • Grilled Danube fish
    Classic pairing for a local Spitz Riesling with freshwater fish.
  • Herb-roasted chicken
    Medium body and mineral freshness complement herb-roasted poultry.
  • Wachau asparagus salad
    Riesling and asparagus from the same Wachau region is a natural pairing.

History

The Stalzer estate's Riesling Smaragd is a step up from the Federspiel, produced from older vine parcels in the Spitz-area terraces.

  1. 2006 — Riesling Smaragd first bottled by Weingut Stalzer

Facts

Producer
Weingut Stalzer
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

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium term mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with poultry pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price trade up riesling still white
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