COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Domäne Wachau
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domäne Wachau Riesling Smaragd Ried Loibenberg 2023 hails from the celebrated Loibenberg vineyard in Austria's Wachau region. This site, known for its sunny aspect and ancient gneiss soils, is a key terroir for Riesling. Domäne Wachau, a cooperative of 250 winegrowing families, emphasizes craftsmanship and respect for nature. The 2023 vintage was shaped by favorable October weather, leading to a concentrated and expressive wine with a balanced structure. The 'Smaragd' designation signifies the highest quality dry white wine from the Wachau DAC.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Loibenberg is known as the 'Stovetop of the Wachau' for its sunny disposition.
Fact 02
The vineyard's soil is 400-million-year-old Gföhl gneiss.
Fact 03
Domäne Wachau works with 250 independent winegrowing families.
Fact 04
Smaragd is the highest quality dry wine classification in Wachau.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Domäne Wachau Riesling Smaragd Ried Loibenberg 2023 are spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel with a small addition of neutral Austrian oak. This method aims to preserve the purity of the Riesling grape and the distinct characteristics of the Loibenberg vineyard. The harvest for the 2023 vintage was completed by the end of October, capitalizing on favorable autumn weather.
