Hollerin Riesling Smaragd
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for 20 years or more.
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Grilled sea bass, spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly
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Hailing from the historic Ried Hollerin vineyard in the Wachau, this Smaragd Riesling by F.X. Pichler captures a unique expression of the region's complex terroir. Positioned at the foot of the warm, sun-drenched slopes near Dürnstein, the Hollerin vineyard features a soil composition of weathered primary rock (gneiss) topped with layers of loess and fine sand. This specific geology, combined with the cooling breezes from the Danube, coaxes an incredibly aromatic, elegant, and mineral-driven profile from the Riesling grape. Crafted under the strict Smaragd guidelines—the highest quality tier of the Vinea Wachau—this wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged in large, neutral oak casks to preserve its vibrant fruit and structural purity. Historically, the Hollerin site has been prized for producing wines of immense charm and early accessibility compared to its steeper, more austere neighbors, yet it retains the signature longevity and depth that defines the Pichler legacy.
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Established in 1898 in the village of Oberloiben within Austria's prestigious Wachau region, the F.X. Pichler estate is globally revered as a pinnacle of dry white wine production. Currently managed by Lucas Pichler, the winery crafts world-class Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from legendary, steep stone-terraced vineyards such as Kellerberg, Loibenberg, and Steinertal. The family's production philosophy focuses on meticulous hand-harvesting and precise cellar work, utilizing large, traditional oak casks to preserve the intense minerality and structural purity of their terroir. F.X. Pichler is celebrated for iconic, powerful expressions like the 'M' Grüner Veltliner and the monumental 'Unendlich' Riesling, which epitomize the depth and longevity of Wachau's finest wines.