Franz Hirtzberger Gruener Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd 2024 13,5% Vol. 0,75l

The Franz Hirtzberger Gruener Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd 2024 is one of the most renowned Gruener Veltliners from the Wachau region and comes from the historic Franz Hirtzberger winery in Spitz. The Honivogl vineyard holds a status for Gruener Veltliner similar to that of Singerriedel for Riesling and is known for producing particularly concentrated, complex, and long-aging wines. The 2024 vintage is vinified dry and aged in large wooden barrels, which imparts structure and depth without allowing a dominant oak influence to overshadow the wine’s terroir. As a “Smaragd,” this wine represents the most powerful style within the classic Wachau categories, combining ripe grapes, body, and exceptional aging potential.

With 13.5% alcohol in the 0.75-liter bottle, the Franz Hirtzberger Honivogl Smaragd 2024 is a sophisticated Gruener Veltliner from the Wachau that impresses immediately and is also designed for extended bottle aging. The combination of a renowned single vineyard, dry vinification, and aging in large wooden barrels makes it a particularly interesting choice for lovers of structured Austrian white wines. The recommended drinking window extends through 2038, making the wine an excellent addition to any wine cellar. The bottle is sealed in the traditional manner with a natural cork.