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Im Weingebirge Smaragd Wachau Grüner Veltliner
Im Weingebirge Smaragd Wachau Grüner Veltliner
Variety: Grüner Veltliner
Region: Wachau
Vineyard: Im Weingebirge
Soil Type: Clay, loess, paragneiss
Fermentation & Élevage: Large, old casks
Farming: Demeter Certified Biodynamic
Thought to be the oldest documented vineyard, the name “Im Weingebirge” dates back to the 5th Century. The wines from this vineyard are known to have impressive depth and minerality. The soil is varied with loess on the higher terraces and deep topsoil over primary rock lower down the slope. The wine ages on its lees in old barrels, giving creamy texture.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Gruner Veltliner
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AT-NIK-12-19 | 6/750ml |
| Magnum | AT-NIK-12-19M | 3/1500ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-09-13
Wine Advocate
Score
92+
Date
2025-01-23
"The 2019 Ried Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is deep, intense and aromatic on the nose that reveals flinty notes of crushed rocks (paragneiss) and ripe, yellow stone fruits. Round, smooth and refined on the palate, this is a full-bodied, elegant and savory, long and seriously structured wine from the six-hectare cru that is located within the Ried Alte Point in Mautern. The finish is savory and saline yet also quite powerful. I would recommend cellaring the wine for at least another five or seven years to integrate the tannins that still stand out in the finish. 13.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in January 2025."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2024-10-22
"This has aged well, with beeswax breadth filled in with lightly honeyed, slightly nutty and definitely saline flavours, like salted-almond nougat. It's quiet and restrained, as is the house style here, and very pretty, with wildflower aromas lending lift and freshness. Lasts, even-keeled. (TQT)"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2018
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-09-13
2017
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2022-09-14
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2022-12-08
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-08-31
2016
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2020-04-01
2016
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2020-09-10