2021 | Hirtzberger | Hochrain Riesling Smaragd

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White Wine: 2021 | Hirtzberger | Hochrain Riesling Smaragd

A ripe and rich dry riesling with plenty of peach and apricot character, the palate generous and creamy, the acidity very discreet.

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Producer: Hirtzberger

Ratings: JS | 93

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.5%

Varietal: Riesling

Country/Region: Austria, Wachau

A ripe and rich dry riesling with plenty of peach and apricot character, the palate generous and creamy, the acidity very discreet.

Reviews:

• James Suckling: A ripe and rich dry riesling with plenty of peach and apricot character, the palate generous and creamy, the acidity very discreet. Long, succulent finish with a hint of butterscotch.

Producer Information

Weingut Franz Hirtzberger is an Austrian wine estate producing white wines from Grner Veltliner and Riesling in the Wachau region. In its strong portfolio, it is particularly known for its top-level Smaragd-designated wines, including the flagship Honivogl Grner Veltliner and the Singerriedel Riesling, which is one of Austria’s most highly regarded Riesling wines. The estate is located in Spitz in the far west of the region an area influenced by cold winds blowing off the mountains to the north. The estate covers 15 hectares (37 acres) of vineyards, which are split between Riesling and Grner Veltliner, with smaller amounts planted to Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay. The Singerriedel vineyard is the most important of these holdings, and is located on steep, southeast-facing slopes. The Honivogl Grner Veltliner is sourced from a rocky plot at the bottom. All of the wines are fermented in stainless steel and aged in classic 3000-5000-liter wooden vats.