Variety: Riesling • Region: Wachau • Vineyard: Ried Hollerin • Soil Type: Clay, primary rock with deeper soils • Fermentation & Élevage: Spontaneously fermented in stainless steel. Élevage in steel with a small amount of neutral Austrian oak
Ried Hollerin:
Where the Kellerberg runs out in the plain, the Hollerin begins. In its upper part, it is strongly influenced by the neighboring location, the soil being more profound and the gneiss less evident. This wine comes from vines located in the top third, where the clay is even shallower and the rock is even more striking. The wines from the Hollerin often open earlier and give in addition to mineral notes again and again intense Steinobstaromen.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
Austria
Region:
Wachau
Appellation:
Wachau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AT-ALZ-22-24 | 6/750ml |
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-07-18
"The 2023 Riesling Hollerin Smaragd is from a southwest-facing site of weathered gneiss with some loam. A touch of peach plays into soft citrus notions. This is a gentler but aromatic take on Riesling, yet with that lovely Alzinger tension. Stoniness and stone fruit speak at equal volume and result in harmony, yet always with that citrus cut. Beautiful, understated and bright. (Bone-dry)"
2022
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-02-01
"The 2022 Riesling Hollerin Smaragd is a Riesling site with deeper loam soils mixed with weathered gneiss, facing southwest. The subtle nose hints at tangerine and Navel orange peel. That riper citrus vibe comes to the fore with full juiciness on the smooth, defined, slender palate, where Navel orange expands with both fragrance and zestiness. Taut, full-fruited, and aromatic, this shows notable length. (Bone-dry)"
2022
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-09-13
2021
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-09-14
"In spite of the ripeness and impressive depth, here,s a cool customer that impresses more with its structure than upfront fruit. Firm and long, stony finish with a ton of energy. Needs a bit more time in the bottle for the white tree-fruit aromas to develop. Drinkable now, but best from 2023."
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
93+
Date
2022-12-08
2020
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2021-09-14
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2021-12-20
2018
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2019-12-19
2018
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2020-04-01
2015
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2017-02-23