Prager

Klaus Riesling

Prager

Klaus Riesling

Smaragd is the term reserved for the dry, late harvest wines of the Wachau region, which must be above 12.5% alcohol through natural fermentation. Klaus is the cru site from which the grapes are sourced. The Klaus vineyard is considered noble, and has been for centuries, at it is separated from the hill by a road and shrine to St. Urban, the patron saint of wine.

Tasting Notes

A pure, powerful Riesling with white peach and lime aromas, creamy notes and spice on the finish.

Food Pairing

An elegant yet generous wine to pair with fish and white meat dishes.

Smaragd is the term reserved for the dry, late harvest wines of the Wachau region, which must be above 12.5% alcohol through natural fermentation. Klaus is the cru site from which the grapes are sourced. The Klaus vineyard is considered noble, and has been for centuries, at it is separated from the hill by a road and shrine to St. Urban, the patron saint of wine.

Tasting Notes

A pure, powerful Riesling with white peach and lime aromas, creamy notes and spice on the finish.

Food Pairing

An elegant yet generous wine to pair with fish and white meat dishes.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Wachau/Weissenkirchen/the Klaus vineyard
Vineyard size:
2 acres
Soil composition:
Gfoeler Gneiss
Training method:
Lenz Moser
Elevation:
858-957 feet
Vines/acre:
2840
Yield/acre:
1.9 tons
Exposure:
Southern/Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1952
Harvest time:
October-November
First vintage of this wine:
1955
Bottles produced of this wine:
2,800

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Riesling
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
5 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month

Analytical Data

Acidity:
8.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
6.2 g/L