Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner ‘Achleiten’ Smaragd 2022

Name: Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner ‘Achleiten’ Smaragd 2022
Brand: Domäne Wachau
SKU: CELWACHAU6
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About this Wine

Achleiten is a legendary vineyard, right on the Danube on the outskirts of Weißenkirchen. Dry stone walls from the 12th century and siliceous, barren soils characterize the image of this top location. The upper part of the mountain is dominated by Gföhl gneiss whereas in the lower slope, paragneiss dominates and dark, foliated amphibolite rock often occurs.

The maceration is gently pressed. After fermentation (partially spontaneous) and initial storage in steel tanks, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for a few months and further matured in large wooden barrels. Storage on the fine lees provides precise nuances and extra depth.. – Domäne Wachau

Type	White Wine
Varietal(s)	Gruner Veltliner
Country	Austria
Region	Wachau
Brand	Domäne Wachau
Vintage	2022

About Austrian Wine

Austria is a country with over 4000 years of wine making history, however, it unfortunately doesn't seem to enjoy the status and popularity that the high quality of it's wines deserve. Decades later, the country is still feeling the effects of a scandal in 1985 that destroyed its credibility at the time.

Grüner Veltliner is the most important wine made in Austria, distinguished by its lightly fruity, noticeable spice and characteristic white pepper notes. This variety comprises roughly a third of all plantings. In terms of volume, Riesling plays a much smaller role than in Germany, but is responsible for some of the most appreciated dry white wines made in the country.

In red varietals, Austrian native varieties are dominant and include the tart and peppery Zweigelt, spicy and dense Blaufränkisch and juicy Saint Laurent.

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James Suckling – Crushed stones, lemongrass, Amalfi lemon and white pepper aromas to this striking clear and fresh Smaragd gruner. Full-bodied but not at all heavy, with sleek mineral and zesty layers and a long, precise finish. Drink or hold.

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – Dressed in intense white gold, the Weissenkirchen 2022 Ried Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd shows an intense, concentrated, complex and finely spiced nose with light phenolic notes. It is dense and powerful on the palate as well as salty and savory, with palatable tannins and an aromatic finish that is still quite hard and astringent.