2023 F.X. Pichler Riesling Kellerberg Smaragd

The Grüner Veltliner displays dark salty mineral notes, profound spiciness, over notes of honeydew melon and tropical fruit notes. The Riesling by comparison exudes exotic aromas, with mango, passion fruit, pineapple over ripe yellow peach. The striking mineral characters derive from battered and barren weathered soils. After years of maturation in the bottle, it becomes increasingly difficult to identify the Grüner Veltliner and Riesling grape varieties, as the sensory boundaries merge together as the terroir of this extraordinary vineyard site is in the forefront. – Lucas & Johanna Pichler

Light yellow-green with a silver sheen. Subtle notes of orange zest, a hint of tangerine, fine yellow tropical fruit, a bit of peach, a floral touch, a hint of candied lime. Complex, juicy, elegant, white fruit nuances, a lovely finesse to the acidity, lingers for minutes, a fine sweetness on the finish, already very seductive, in an elegant style, great ageing potential. 98-100 points. Peter Moser, Falstaff June 2024

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