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:
2016
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AT-NIK-23-16 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2021-12-20
"Bottled in April this year, the 2016 Vom Stein Riesling Smaragd is perfectly ripe and concentrated on the precise, coolish and flinty nose that reveals apricot and white peach aromas. Full-bodied, round and crystalline, this is a fresh, very elegant and textural Vom Stein in a linear and classic style. The finish is intense and reveals firm tannins and makes this an excellent gastronomic wine. 12.5% alcohol. Tasted at the domaine in June 2021."
Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-05-17
"Incredibly fresh and bright for its age, this is a sunny, expressive wine, with warm citrus and juicy nectarine flavors. Supple and mouthcoating, with sweet tea, scallion, white pepper and jasmine details. Lemon-lime acidity echoes through the persistent finish, with a bitter pithy note. A sleek, beautiful wine that's aging gracefully. Drink now through 2028. —K.B."
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2021-09-14
"The subtle white-peach and red-apple nose pulls you into this sleek dry riesling, which has a lot of dried apple intensity on the palate that doesn't let go at the very straight finish. Bottled spring 2016. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold."