Franz Hirtzberger
Franz Hirtzberger Ried Steinporz - Riesling Smaragd
4.5
Expert Rating
4.4
Regularly Reviewed
2018
750 mL
WINE DESCRIPTION
Franz Hirtzberger Ried Steinporz - Riesling Smaragd is a premium wine produced by Franz Hirtzberger, a renowned winemaker from Austria's Wachau region. The wine is made from Riesling grapes grown in the Steinporz 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 slow fermentation to preserve the wine's natural aromas and flavors. The resulting wine is a rich and complex Riesling Smaragd with a full body, intense fruit flavors, and a long, lingering finish. It is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate the finest quality wines with a distinct sense of place.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Franz Hirtzberger Ried Steinporz - Riesling Smaragd is a wonderful white wine with aromas of ripe stone fruit and citrus, along with a hint of minerality.On the palate, it is full-bodied and balanced, with a creamy texture and a long, mineral finish. Its flavors of ripe pear, apricot, and honey are well integrated, and its crisp acidity provides a bright and refreshing finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
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2043
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Delicate
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Riesling
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
4.4
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