2004 Vom Stein Riesling Smaragd Nikolaihof Wachau 0.75l

2004 Vom Stein Riesling Smaragd Nikolaihof – Wachau 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Vom Stein Riesling Smaragd 2004 from Nikolaihof comes from Wachau, one of Austria's most important Riesling regions. The vineyard From the stone in Mautern lies within the Ried Silberbichl and is characterized by Trench layers, loess, clay and Danube gravelThese soils impart their properties to the wine. Minerality, spice and precision. The Nikolaihof is among the Austria's oldest wineries and has been working since 1971 biodynamic (Demeter).

Expansion

The grapes were Hand-picked and spontaneously fermentedThe expansion was carried out via Aged for 4.5 years on the lees in large, old oak barrelsIt was bottled unfiltered and minimally sulfuredAfter a long period of bottle aging, the wine was released as Archive Release to the market – an example of slow, artisanal vinification.

Aroma and taste

The nose shows signs of this Apricot, quince and citrus balm, accompanied by Mint, herbs and a delicate yeast flavorThe wine has an effect on the palate. silky, profound and surprisingly vibrant, worn by salty minerality and firm structureNotes by Stone fruit, bergamot and cool herbal freshness lead into a long, calm and elegant finale.

Dietary recommendations

Ideal Pike-perch, veal dishes or fried chicken. Also Vegetable dishes with fennel or mature mountain cheese They fit perfectly.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The year 2004 was a classic, cool vintage with long ripening period and a lot of manual laborThe wines show Precision, vibrant acidity and great aging potential.

Conclusion

A large, mature Wachau Riesling, the Elegance, minerality and inner peace united. The 2004 From the stone emerald of Nikolaihof convincing through Depth, balance, and exceptional longevity.