Wachau Porcelain Tour A sparkling carriage ride through the vineyards
An extraordinary, discreet carriage tour for 2 with fresh sandwiches & a bottle of sparkling wine
Structure
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 in the header is our own.
What it pairs with
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Freshwater crayfish with cream
Racy mineral Riesling cuts through rich cream while echoing the crustacean sweetness. -
Sushi with pickled ginger
Lime-mineral intensity and racy acidity suit delicate raw fish preparations. -
Oysters with lemon mignonette
Primary-rock mineral and sharp acidity are a classic oyster pairing.
How to serve Tegernseerhof Riesling Smaragd Steinertal
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. 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.
- 1992: First 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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