Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Himmelstiege 2022

Tasting note

Complex nose of ripe fruit, delicately exotic and black pepper - great Veltliner from old vines!
Open and expressive on the nose, playful with spicy and exotic notes; spicy on the palate with pressure and multi-layered aromas, very elegant and good drinking flow; long-lasting. Smaragd stands for dry, dense and complex wines from the Wachau; in addition to structure and depth, Smaragd wines also have great ageing potential.

The Himmelstiege was originally a small steep slope in Dürnstein and became a popular Wachau wine many years ago. Today, the grapes for the Himmelstiege wines come from terraced vineyards, partly fortified with dry stone walls and from vineyards along the Danube, mainly from Dürnstein and Loiben. The very poor soil and the exceptional exposure of the vineyards produce wines with classic Wachau fruit and minerality.

Ideal when served chilled, this wine goes perfectly with classic Austrian cuisine such as stuffed breast of veal, roast goose and duck and even roast pork.