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:
2017
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AT-NIK-23-17 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-09-14
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-02-01
"The 2017 Riesling vom Stein Smaragd opens with a floral overtone alongside dried peach and waxy apple. The palate has immediate dimension, filling the mind with its cloud-like presence and smoothing itself like an airy blanket across the palate, all anchored in a sense of stoniness and fine, pure dried lemon peel. This is all smoothness and balm-like gentleness. A Riesling of texture, this finishes smooth, bone-dry, salty and waxy. (Bone-dry)"
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-12-08
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2023-08-31