Rudi Pichler
Rudi Pichler Wösendorfer Hochrain Riesling Smaragd
White wine
4.3
Expert Rating
4.2
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Rudi Pichler Wösendorfer Hochrain Riesling Smaragd is a premium white wine produced by the renowned Austrian winemaker Rudi Pichler. The grapes are sourced from the Wösendorfer Hochrain vineyard, located in the Wachau region, known for its steep terraces and unique microclimate. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, with a focus on preserving the natural flavors and aromas of the grapes. The result is a complex and elegant wine with a rich and full-bodied texture, balanced by a refreshing acidity. The Riesling grape variety adds a distinctive minerality and citrus notes to the wine, making it a perfect pairing for seafood, spicy dishes, and creamy cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Rudi Pichler Wösendorfer Hochrain Riesling Smaragd is a well-balanced wine with notes of green apple, white peach, and lime zest. The structure is lively, with a medium body and a crisp finish.It has a bright acidity that is well-integrated with the subtle minerality. Overall, this is a complex and beautiful wine that shows its smaragd quality.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2042
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Riesling
ORIGINS
Winery: Rudi Pichler
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
4.2
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