Nikolaihof
Nikolaihof 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:
2017
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AT-NIK-23-17 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-12-08
"The Mautern 2017 Riesling Ried Vom Stein Smaragd offers a pure, refined and finely oxidative bouquet of bright, ripe fruits intermingled with smoky and saline terroir notes as well as some delicate oak. Round and intense on the palate, with fine, playful and persistently saline acidity, this is a full-bodied, dense and very elegant Riesling with striking intensity and finesse. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2022."
Spectator
Score
92
Date
2023-08-31
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-09-14
"A unique style of Wachau dry riesling! Very smoky nose, in fact it’s almost smoked bacon. Complex dried-herb character on the sleek but very structured palate. Impressive depth at the long finish, where notes of caramelized quince and crushed-stone minerality mingle. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold."