Nikolaihof

vom Stein Smaragd Wachau Riesling

vom Stein Smaragd Wachau Riesling

Nikolaihof vom Stein Smaragd Wachau Riesling

Variety: Riesling
Region: Wachau
Vineyard: Vom Stein
Soil Type: Gneiss, mica inclusions, and loess
Fermentation & Élevage: Large, old casks
Farming:
Demeter Certified Biodynamic

Vom Stein:
This site is a sub-site of the larger Silberbichel vineyard. Located south east of the village, this is just 5.25 Ha and is a slight incline, sloping east, on the easternmost border of the Silberbichel vineyard.  The soils are gneiss with mica inclusions; there is a layer of loess and topsoil here – 60-120cm before you start to hit primary rock. Nikolaihof is the only winery to bottle this site on it’s own, but it is not a true monopole.

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle AT-NIK-23-19 6/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-09-13
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-02-01
"The 2019 Riesling vom Stein Smaragd smells of fresh Mirabelle, ripe Amalfi lemon and a touch of chervil on a yeasty, smooth nose. The palate presents all this in one smooth, cooling flow, with notions of lemon becoming ever more prominent and apricot making a charming, perfumed appearance. Riesling's exuberance has been tamed into soothing mildness here. Full marks for charm and exquisite purity of fruit. (Bone-dry)"

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