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Achleiten Smaragd Grüner Veltliner
Austria
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Grüner Veltliner
- Country
- Austria
- Appellation
- Wachau
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast chicken · grilled fish · herb salads · shrimp · sushi · vegetarian dishes
Rated vintages
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201394 pts
Beautifully nuanced notes of white flowers, fern fronds, white peach and tart passion fruit seeds make for an intriguing play on nose and palate. These take turns in highlighting the shimmering acidity of this sleek, beautiful wine with satisfying length. This is both lively and…
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201292 pts
A hint of mossy undergrowth leads on the nose, while lovely notes of white-pepper dusted green and yellow pear unfold on the soft, rounded palate. Those looking for texture as well as flavor will not be disappointed. Those who have the patience to cellar this will be rewarded wi…
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201191 pts
Opulent and rich, this is a fine expression of the dense mineral side of the Achleiten Vineyard. It has weight, and is packed with ripe peach and peppered pineapple flavors. It is obviously capable of aging for at least three years. Screwcap.
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201091 pts
A wine with a core of steel. It is taut, nervy, full of acidity, creamed apples and a mineral character. It's powered by richness, although totally restrained by its tightness. It is an impressive wine with a good aging potential. Screwcap.