Region: Wachau
Grape variety: Riesling
Vineyard: Steinertal
Soil type: gneiss, mica schist, primary rock & loam
Wine-making: Spontaneously fermented in stainless steel. Elevage in Acacia.
Ried Steinertal
Steinertal is an extremely complex location that offers optimal terrain for both Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The situation turns a little to the southwest, so in the evening always gets some heat, which are relativized by air currents from the north accordingly. The ground thickness varies considerably, as does the temperature within the location. The Riesling is rooted in the highest and barren plots and is a reflection of the natural conditions.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AT-ALZ-26-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2023-09-13
Vinous
Score
97
Date
2024-02-01
"The 2022 Riesling Steinertal Smaragd is from some of the highest terraces of the Steinertal site on orthogneiss. The faint citrus notions on the nose are not yet prepared to unpack their charms. The palate is an absolutely taut, svelte and chiseled expression of stone, painted with the purest citrus nuances. Lemon and tangerine take turns to express a stony, austere but beguiling purity. If you are looking for a blockbuster, this is not for you, but if you are looking for poise, expression, transparency and precision, you have just arrived home. All is in harmony here, and all has a light touch. Depth and length prove the point. (Bone-dry)"