Hutter- Silberbichlerhof – Smaragd Riesling Dürnsteiner Hollerin
| Producer: |
Hutter- Silberbichlerhof |
| Wine: |
Smaragd© Riesling Dürnsteiner Hollerin |
| Grape Variety: |
Riesling |
| Production Zone: |
Wachau |
| Altitude: |
230m above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
4000kg/ha, 0.3 ha on left bank of Danube (Dürnstein) |
| Exposure: |
north-south facing |
| Soil: |
pure primary rock (slate and limestone, clay) |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The grapes were harvested manually and selected for the best crop of the area. After crushing and de-stemming, the fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 3-4 weeks. Following this, the wine spends another 6-8 months in stainless steel tanks and once bottled, the wines is released after an additional 6 months of aging in bottle. |
| Production: |
1500 bottles |
| Alcohol: |
13.5% |
| pH: |
3.4-3.7 |
| Acidity: |
7.9g/l |
| Sugars: |
7.4g/l |
| Sulfites: |
36mg |
| Description: |
Aromas of pine nuts and citrus, with a nice warm feeling, good acidity and a long finish |
| Food Pairing: |
Fish and seafood, Asian cuisine, vegetables |
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