Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Pan-fried trout with almonds Mineral freshness and citrus notes are a natural complement for fried trout.More wines for trout →
- Cured salmon with herbs The wine's mineral acidity and floral notes mirror the cured fish and herbs.More wines for salmon →
- Asparagus salad Classic Wachau asparagus pairing with a Klaus Riesling.More wines for vegetables and salads →
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.
- 1948Zottl family establishes the estate in Weissenkirchen
- 2003Riesling Smaragd first bottled under current label
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Zottl · visiting guide
- 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.
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