What it pairs with

  • 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.

History

Weingut Zottl works Klaus and Steinriegl parcels in Weissenkirchen. The Klaus Riesling is a characteristic variety from the Weissenkirchen terroir.

  1. 1948 — Zottl family establishes the estate in Weissenkirchen
  2. 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

Tags

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