Rudi Pichler
Riesling Ried Achleiten Smaragd
Rudi Pichler
Riesling Ried Achleiten Smaragd
The Pichler family has been making wine in the village of Wösendorf since at least the late 19th century. The original cellar building, more of a small stall than a winery, was purchased in 1884 and their first vineyards were planted in the town of Wosendorf in 1904. The modern winery was built in 2004 near Rudi´s private home. After some initial wanderlust and the pursuit of various other interests – academic and commercial – Rudolf Pichler IV returned to the family winery with a seed of an idea. He had no formal training other than his memories of his grandfather and his instincts for great wine.
Tasting Notes
From extremely steep, southwest-exposed terraces with meagre, Gföhl gneiss soils, this is a mineral-pure Riesling, one that epitomizes a wine‘s authenticity and identity.
Food Pairing
Pair with teriyaki scallops, poached egg and sautéed chanterelle mushrooms sauce, or chicken topped with a pineapple honeydew melon salsa.
The Pichler family has been making wine in the village of Wösendorf since at least the late 19th century. The original cellar building, more of a small stall than a winery, was purchased in 1884 and their first vineyards were planted in the town of Wosendorf in 1904. The modern winery was built in 2004 near Rudi´s private home. After some initial wanderlust and the pursuit of various other interests – academic and commercial – Rudolf Pichler IV returned to the family winery with a seed of an idea. He had no formal training other than his memories of his grandfather and his instincts for great wine.
Tasting Notes
From extremely steep, southwest-exposed terraces with meagre, Gföhl gneiss soils, this is a mineral-pure Riesling, one that epitomizes a wine‘s authenticity and identity.
Food Pairing
Pair with teriyaki scallops, poached egg and sautéed chanterelle mushrooms sauce, or chicken topped with a pineapple honeydew melon salsa.
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About the Vineyard
Smaragd is the Wachau designation for dry late harvest wines, above 12.5% alcohol through natural fermentation. The best smaragd wines can age well for decades. From extremely steep, southwest-exposed terraces with meagre, Gföhl gneiss soils, this is a mineral-pure Riesling, one that epitomizes a wine’s authenticity and identity.
