Rudi PichlerGrüner Veltliner Weissenkirchner Achleithen Smaragd 2023

Product code: 19208
£81.00 inc VAT
Austria
White Wine from
Wachau, Austria
Country
Country: Austria
Region
Region: Wachau
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Rudi Pichler
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rudi Pichler
Grape
Grape: Grüner Veltliner
Grape: 100% Grüner Veltliner
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Country
Country: Austria
Region
Region: Wachau
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Rudi Pichler
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rudi Pichler
Grape
Grape: Grüner Veltliner
Grape: 100% Grüner Veltliner

Product Notes

Rudi Pichler Grüner Veltliner Weissenkirchner Achleithen Smaragd is a captivating Austrian white wine. Renowned for its exquisite balance of acidity with graceful fruitiness, it boasts a distinctive fresh green apple and herbaceous spice aroma. With meticulous attention to viticulture, this elegant wine showcases the unique terroir of the Weissenkirchner region beautifully. Hints of white pepper accompany the finish, adding an appealing complexity. The wine's radiant emerald ('Smaragd') colour alludes to its robust flavour and crisp minerality, derived from steep, terraced vineyards. Truly a gem for wine enthusiasts seeking a genuinely expressive Grüner Veltliner.

About the Winery

Rudi Pichler

Rudi Pichler is a distinguished winery situated in the heart of the picturesque Wachau region in Austria. This renowned winery is steeped in tradition with a rich heritage that dates back over four generations. Rudi Pichler himself, the present custodian of the vineyard, is hailed as one of the Wachau's most esteemed winemakers, known for producing wines of uncompromising quality and unrivalled character.

The winery encompasses a total planet area of approximately fifteen hectares. The vineyard is meticulously spread across three remarkable locales: Kollmitz, Achleiten and Hochrain. From these locations, Rudi Pichler produces an exceptional range of wines including distinctive, memorable Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The terroirs of the vineyards, replete with natural biodiversity, have dramatically influenced the character of his wines, injecting them with remarkable minerality and depth.

Pursuing sustainable and organic vineyard practices, the Rudi Pichler winery strives to truly respect and preserve their natural environment. This approach encompasses everything from the cultivation process to the vinification techniques. Henceforth, the wines here embody a sense of purity and authenticity that reveal their place of origin in each sip.

Critics have consistently hailed Rudi Pichler's wines for their texture and depth. The focus is on fruit purity and expressing the uniqueness of the terroir. A key element in the winemaking process is the fermentation of the grapes, Pichler relies on spontaneous fermentation, using only natural yeasts, to truly capture and present the intense flavours and individual personality of each grape varietal.

Rudi Pichler embodies the spirit of Austrian winemaking, his passionate dedication and meticulous attention to detail has forged a legacy of truly remarkable wines. Indeed, a trip to this charming winery, with its sweeping vineyards, rustic tasting room. and the chance to experience premium Austrian wines, is a unique experience not to be missed. However, remember, it's not just about the tasting. it's about savouring the journey that each Rudi Pichler wine takes you on.

https://www.rudipichler.at

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