Rudi Pichler, Grüner Veltliner Hochrain-Smaragd, Wachau, Austria, 2021

Overview of the Wine
Rudi Pichler is among the elite growers of the Wachau producing wines of precision, power, and longevity. Grüner Veltliner and Riesling make up 95% of the production with the remaining 5% shared between Weißburgunder and Roter Veltliner. Rudi Pichler belongs to the prestigious Vinea Wachau and vinifies under the strict parameters of their codex.

Grape / Blend
100% Grüner Veltliner

Origin
Wachau, Austria

Tasting Notes
Grüner Veltliner is the signature grape of Austria and produces a dry white wine with savory aromas, spicy flavors, and good acidity. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Wachau is a full-bodied wine and is rich in style with notes of stone fruit, lemon, radish, and arugula.

Grüner Veltliner’s bright acidity and savory character make it an ideal partner to mildly spiced Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese flavors. Fish and shellfish are accented by Grüner Veltliner’s citrus and mineral profile while its acidity cuts the richness of pork or ham. It can also work well with foods that are difficult to pair such as bitter greens and asparagus.

98 Points - James Suckling
Extremely deep, youthful nose of the entire spectrum of stone fruit, together with licorice, chamomile and lime zest You feel the power and concentration on the compact and ripe palate, but a large part is held in reserve. Extremely long and structured finish that keeps pumping out the apricot fruit, yet remains so precise. Drink or hold

93 Points - Wine Spectator
This white's concentration is driven by a spine of salty minerality, which gives shape to white peach, white blossom and celery root flavors. Smoky and round, with an agave-like profile and lemon-lime acidity, this shows sneaky long length and smoke accents. Drink now through 2035

Product size: 750m