Information on location and soil

The Achleiten is located on the east side of Weissenkirchen. It borders the Klaus vineyard to the east and southeast and the Hinterkirchen and Weitenberg vineyards to the west. It drops steeply towards the south and on the western end, lightly towards the southwest. The terraces begin directly above the Danube River at around 210 metres above seal level and the most highly elevated parcels are nearly at 360 metres. The Achleiten is situated in the middle of the Wachau and the climate influences are cool, but well balanced. Crystalline rock dominates the Achleiten with an abundance of pale, foliated Gfoehler gneiss with mica-schist, particularly in the upper portion of the site. The average age of vines planted on this vineyard is 50 years.

Information on maturation

Due to the shallow soils of the Achleiten vineyard, the cultivation of Grüner Veltliner is characterized by reduced yields. The Veltliner grapes for this Smaragd wine are picked in several passages and according to strict selection criteria. After a few hours of maceration on the skins, the grapes are gently pressed. After fermentation (partly spontaneous) in stainless steel tanks, the wine is aged in large wooden casks for a few months. Ageing on the fine lees provides precise nuances and additional depth.

Smell

Ried Achleiten is known for wines with great uniqueness. A smoky minerality, subtle flinty notes and a very complex structure are typical for Achleiten wines. Grüner Veltliner from this vineyard has a particularly fine herbal spice, as well as delicate stone fruit notes and some exotic aromas.

Taste

The gneiss soil of the Achleiten supports the firm acidity enormously. The term Smaragd stands for dry, dense, and complex wines of the Wachau. Apart from structure and depth, Smaragd wines also convince with great storage potential.

Медаль

Год оценки Наименование Баллы/Медаль
2023 Decanter 95
2023 Vinous 95

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