Alzinger

Ried Loibenberg Smaragd Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Ried Loibenberg Smaragd Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Alzinger Ried Loibenberg Smaragd Wachau Grner Veltliner

Variety: Grüner Veltliner
Region: Wachau
Vineyard: Loibenberg
Soil Type: Barren primary rock with shallow soils
Fermentation & Élevage: Spontaneously fermented in stainless steel then élevage in steel with a small amount of neutral Austrian oak

Ried Loibenberg
The south-facing terraces of the Loibenberg store sun all day long and are considered the warmest in the Wachau.  Between the first terraces at the foot of the slope and the last ones on the summit there are a good 200 meters in altitude. In addition, many vineyards are located in the shade of protective forests. In addition, ditches open to the north, the air of which allows the climate to cool down noticeably, especially at night. Grüner Veltliner is mainly based on loess, which shows a slightly warmer and creamier texture, the Riesling is rooted in barren and shallow soils that promote a tighter style.

Info

Producer:
Alzinger
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Gruner Veltliner
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle AT-ALZ-05-22 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-09-13
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-02-01
"The 2022 Grüner Veltliner Loibenberg Smaragd is picked from a loess island in the mid-slope of this rather large and warm site. Harvest point here is key. Yeasty creaminess is immediately evident on the nose, while more swirling brings some pear skin and pepper. The palate delves into this yeastiness but adds lovely tension to its fluid, slightly peppery core that has some pithy concentration. This sails on but without an ounce of fat—elegant, supple and smooth. (Bone-dry)"
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-05-23
"Ripe white pome fruit on the nose of the 2022 Ried Loibenberg Loibner Grüner Veltliner Smaragd leads to a densely knit, concentrated palate reminiscent of a tropical fruit cocktail, but thankfully one with a firm, long structure and plenty of mineral substance. Tasted at Schloss Dürnstein, Wachau, in September 2023."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
91
Date
2024-08-01
"This is richer in body, with plush, well-spiced flavors of ripe apple, marmalade and dried apricot. Beeswax notes emerge, presenting accents of lemon curd on the long, persistent finish. -A.Z."

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