Franz Hirtzberger
Franz Hirtzberger Honivogl - Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
4.3
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
2018
WINE DESCRIPTION
Franz Hirtzberger Honivogl - Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is a premium white wine produced by Franz Hirtzberger, a renowned winemaker from Austria's Wachau region. The wine is made from Grüner Veltliner grapes grown in the Honivogl vineyard, which is known for its steep terraces and rocky soils that impart unique mineral flavors to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle pressing, and fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's freshness and fruitiness. The resulting wine is a full-bodied and complex Grüner Veltliner with notes of ripe citrus, white peach, and a hint of spice, balanced by a refreshing acidity and a long, mineral finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Franz Hirtzberger Honivogl - Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is a delightful and complex white wine.On the nose, aromas of ripe yellow apple and pear are complemented by notes of white flowers, citrus, and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine is creamy and full-bodied with a lingering finish. Flavors of apricot, nectarine, and stone fruit are balanced by bright acidity and minerality. The wine is beautifully structured and elegant, with a long, lingering finish. It is a great example of Austrian Grüner Veltliner.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Grüner Veltliner
ORIGINS
Winery: Franz Hirtzberger
Region: Niederosterreich
Niederösterreich, or Lower Austria, is Austria's largest wine region, producing an impressive variety of wines from across 16 sub-regions. Vineyards sprawl across the Danube Valley, Wachau Valley, and Kamptal Valley, among others, offering stunning scenery and unique terroir.CUSTOMER RATING
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