Wachau DACGrüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Schön 2022

Grüner Veltliner from Ried Schön is mineral rich, concentrated, and focused. In the nose, it offers ripe yellow stone fruit and meadow herb notes typical for this ried. On the palate, a creamy concentration comes together with a clear and cool structure. The powerful body reveals significant momentum as it crosses the palate.

Walking through the parcels of this vineyard is a bit like mountain climbing. All cultivation here is by hand, increasingly organic, and with a strong focus on biodiversity and sustainable working methods. Due to the elevation differences within the vineyard, the harvest is conducted in multiple passes. The fruit is gently pressed in the cellar and fermented under controlled temperatures. The finished wine is raised on the fine lees in stainless steel, with a portion in large wooden barrels to promote complexity and depth.

From a culinary standpoint, Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Schön pairs ideally with Austrian classics such as potato goulash, baked mushrooms or zander filet, as well as with dishes such as chicken tajine or Asian fish curries. It is also a fine companion to Mediterranean dishes such as paella, gnocchi with mushrooms, and grilled tuna.