Domäne Wachau, located in Austria's most renowned wine-growing region, the Wachau, is one of the country's leading white wine producers. Steep terraced vineyards, a cool marginal climate and barren primary rock soils characterize the wines of the Wachau. "Smaragd" refers to particularly complex, powerful and long-lived wines of the Wachau. Directly behind the baroque Kellerschlössel in Dürnstein rises the steep local mountain of the Domäne Wachau, the Kellerberg. The vineyards stand on primary rock soil - on light-coloured Gföhler gneiss, which consists of 90% feldspar and quartz. A classic among the Wachau wines! Power and elegance at the same time. Lots of substance and potential. Awards: -16.5 points, from Vinaria - 93 points, 100% Blind Tasted - 95 points from Falstaff - 95 points from A la Carte - 92 points from Wein-Plus - 5 glasses from Wein.Pur Tasting notes:Delicate yellow with golden reflections. In the nose very spicy and smoky. At the palate intensive, spicy with a distinctive structure. In the finish long lasting, mineral with a fine seasoning. Grape variety: Grüner Veltliner. Maturation: stainless steel, wooden barrel. Residual sugar: 2,0 g/l. Acidity: 7,0 g/l. Drinking temperature: 10°C. Storage potential: 10-15 years. Closure: cork. A perfect companion to Mediterranean cuisine, spicy fish dishes but also to dishes of Far Eastern cooking style.