What it pairs with
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Pan-fried trout with almonds
Mineral freshness and citrus notes are a natural complement for fried trout. -
Cured salmon with herbs
The wine's mineral acidity and floral notes mirror the cured fish and herbs. -
Asparagus salad
Classic Wachau asparagus pairing with a Klaus Riesling.
How to serve Riesling Smaragd Weissenkirchen
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 trout with almonds, Cured salmon with herbs, Asparagus salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Weingut Zottl works Klaus and Steinriegl parcels in Weissenkirchen. The Klaus Riesling is a characteristic variety from the Weissenkirchen terroir.
- 1948 — Zottl family establishes the estate in Weissenkirchen
- 2003 — Riesling Smaragd first bottled under current label
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Zottl
- 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
- 2003
Frequently asked about Riesling Smaragd Weissenkirchen
When should I drink Riesling Smaragd Weissenkirchen?
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 Weissenkirchen?
Pan-fried trout with almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cured salmon with herbs and Asparagus salad. Mineral freshness and citrus notes are a natural complement for fried trout.
What grapes are in Riesling Smaragd Weissenkirchen?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.