Alzinger

Ried Steinertal Smaragd Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Ried Steinertal Smaragd Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Alzinger Ried Steinertal Smaragd Wachau Grner Veltliner

Variety: Grüner Veltliner
Region: Wachau
Vineyard: Ried Steinertal
Soil Type: Gneiss, mica schist, primary rock & loam
Fermentation & Élevage: Spontaneously fermented in stainless steel then élevage in steel with a small amount of neutral Austrian oak

Ried Steinertal:
Steinertal  is an extremely complex location that offers optimal terrain for both Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The situation turns a little to the southwest, so in the evening always gets some heat, which are relativized by air currents from the north accordingly. The ground thickness varies considerably, as does the temperature within the location. The foundation of the Grüner Veltliner lies in the lower and deeper terraces, although here too, despite a slightly creamier texture, vital acidity and profound minerality set the tone.

 

Info

Producer:
Alzinger
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Gruner Veltliner
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle AT-ALZ-06-23 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2024-10-03
"This brilliant and concentrated Wachau gruner veltliner has a wealth of green bean, summer vegetable and garden herb aromas that I could study for hours. Super straight on the medium-bodied palate, with enormous mineral freshness driving the super-long finish. Long aging potential. Drink or hold."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16
Date
2024-10-22
"Passion fruit, from nose through palate. Good acidity, fine plumpness combined with lift, but a bit monochrome right now. (TQT)"
Vinous
Score
95-97
Date
2024-07-18
"The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Steinertal Smaragd is picked on this terraced gneiss site, cooled by cold Waldviertel air that is channeled through gullies. Spicy ferns are open and enticing on the nose. A lovely frisson of white pepper is carried on lemony juiciness. The palate has the customary cut, the usual precision and exquisite tension. This is masterful, yet it has the mellower creaminess of 2023 without sacrificing its essential, cool character. The mid-palate concentrates pepper and yeast. Great work. (Bone-dry)"

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