Rudi Pichler Weissenkirchner Achleithen Riesling Smaragd 2021 (750ml) rndc

Rudi Pichler Weissenkirchner Achleithen Riesling Smaragd 2021 (750ml) rndcRudi Pichler is among the elite growers of the Wachau producing wines of precision, power, and longevity. Grner Veltliner and Riesling make up 95% of the production with the remaining 5% shared between Weiburgunder and Roter Veltliner. Rudi Pichler belongs to the prestigious Vinea Wachau and vinifies under the strict parameters of their codex. Yields are kept low between 30 and 35 hectoliters per hectare with botrytis carefully removed by hand. Grapes

Harvest began early on August 22 and wrapped up on September 9

with a vibrant thread of acidity

warm and an embracing good body

or even fried chicken

and you can feel some notes of fresh red fruits

the wine reveals layers of concentrated fruit backed by racy acidity and a refreshing saline and mineral character

I enjoyed the way it cut the fruit like a knife

The wine saw 20 months in new and once-used French and Hungarian oak (Treuil

our Pinot Grigio pairs perfectly with traditional favorites like poultry

25% Carmenere and 10% Cabernet Franc

quality of the Boroli wines be on par with the finest Barolo wines

but there are also floral notes and no heaviness whatsoever