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Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 6 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 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

How to serve Tegernseerhof Riesling Smaragd Steinertal

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Freshwater crayfish with cream, Sushi with pickled ginger, Oysters with lemon mignonette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Steinertal Ried is shared among Loiben-area producers; Tegernseerhof's version emphasises the site's mineral austerity. Martin Mittelbach produces a tighter, more linear Riesling from these parcels compared to the estate's richer Grüner Veltliner.

  1. 1992First Tegernseerhof Steinertal Riesling Smaragd as a distinct single-Ried cuvée

Facts

Producer
Weingut Tegernseerhof · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
€50-75 at retail
Drinking window
6-18 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Frequently asked about Tegernseerhof Riesling Smaragd Steinertal

When should I drink Tegernseerhof Riesling Smaragd Steinertal?

Drink 6-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tegernseerhof Riesling Smaragd Steinertal?

Freshwater crayfish with cream is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sushi with pickled ginger and Oysters with lemon mignonette. Racy mineral Riesling cuts through rich cream while echoing the crustacean sweetness.

What grapes are in Tegernseerhof Riesling Smaragd Steinertal?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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