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Prager Riesling Smaragd Achleiten 2013
Prager Riesling Smaragd Achleiten 2013


 
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Bottle-size : 75 cl

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Weingut Prager is run by Toni Bodenstein, son-in-law of Franz Prager and one of the most celebrated winemakers in Austria today. Toni has run the estate for a number of years now and is the foremost authority in the region on the hugely diverse microclimates across the valley. Earnest but very likeable, he has made a minute geological study of this extraordinary terroir. Southfacing and running down to the Danube, his Achleiten vineyard yields both Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from the top Smaragd classification. In short the wines are incredibly rich but also fresh and crisp. The Grüner Veltliner has a black pepper facet and a steely backbone to frame its feminine charms; the Riesling is farmed from 24 terraces, each one contributing a rich nuance. From the high ground comes the Wachstum Bodenstein Riesling, an undeniably complex beast, perfumed and exotic yet seriously dry and steely; an awakening enigma. With flavours running the gamut and scents of great sensibility, these wines are united by an incredible purity.

Golden in color, the 2013 Riesling Smaragd Achleiten is very different to the Steinriegel: richer, riper, more on the (tropical) fruit than the soil side. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, this wine is characterized through its enormous concentration and juicy fruitiness. It needs some years to relax and should therefore be stored for another 3-5 years. The aging potential, however, should be great. Wine Advocate 94

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