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SKU 973999
$53.96/bottle
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The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain grows in the two different soils of this site, gneiss and loess. The gentleness on the nose has a flicker of honey one moment and then a flicker of green pear. The palate has a slender serenity that hints at savoriness rather than downright portraying it. The 2023 is elegant, with a beautiful and fine texture. It has green and yellow zest and pith on the finish. (Bone-dry)
Gruner Veltliner is a pale skinned white wine grape varietal most closely associated with central European countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In recent years, it has spread somewhat to several New World countries, where it is becoming gradually more popular and regularly seen in wine stores. One of the main attractions of this grape varietal for winemakers is the fact that it is highly versatile, and can be used for the production of several different wine styles, including young, dry white wines, excellent sparkling wines, and it is also a grape varietal which is well suited for aging Gruner Veltliner has the ability to express much of its terroir, and the best examples are generally those which are full of delightfully mineral-rich flavors alongside the more usual notes of citrus fruits and peach.
Country
Austria
Archaeological evidence suggests that grapevines have been grown and cultivated in what is today modern Austria for over four thousand years, making it one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world. Over the centuries, relatively little has changed in Austrian wine, with the dominant grape varietals continuing to be Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and others. Austria is renowned for producing excellent and characterful dry white wines, although in the eastern part of the country, many wineries specialist in sweeter white wines made in a similar style to those of neighboring Hungary. Today, Austria has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, split over four key wine regions. The domestic wine industry remains strong, with Austrians drinking their local produce outside in the summer, and people around the world are beginning to once more rediscover this fascinating and ancient wine culture.
Region
Wachau
When it comes to Austrian wine, the one region which is widely considered to stand head and shoulders above the rest is the Wachau. Located in the beautiful lower parts of the country, along the banks of the mighty river Danube, the vineyards of Wachau have been producing high quality white and red wines for centuries, and were once considered amongst the finest in Europe. Indeed, during the heights of the Austro-Hungarian empire, Wachau wines were amongst the favorites of the crowned heads of Europe, and they remain popular today with those seeking the ultimate in elegance and refinement. The vast majority of wines made in the Wachau region are produced from the grapes of the Gruner Veltliner and Riesling varietals, two grapes which are perfectly suited to the climatic conditions and soil type of the region.
VM96pts
Vinous Media
The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain grows in the two different soils of this site, gneiss and loess. The gentleness on the nose has a flicker of honey one moment and then a flicker of green pear. The palate has a slender serenity that hints at savoriness rather than downright portraying it. The 2023 is elegant, with a beautiful and fine texture. It has green and yellow zest and pith on the finish. (Bone-dry)
WS92pts
Wine Spectator
Fragrant, floral and salty, with agave and green plum revealing white pepper and radish spiciness. A briny beam of acidity powers through, while an alpine herbal lift adds brightness. Elegant through the smoky, tangy finish. Drink now through 2035. 250 cases made, 10 cases imported.
Winery Notes
Grüner Veltliner is the signature grape of Austria and produces a dry white wine with savory aromas, spicy flavors, and good acidity. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Wachau is a full-bodied wine and is rich in style with notes of stone fruit, lemon, radish, and arugula.
