Domaene Wachau Gruener Veltliner Smaragd Kellerberg 2024 13,5% Vol. 0,75l

The 2024 Domaine Wachau Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Kellerberg (13.5% ABV, 0.75L bottle) is a powerful and highly precise Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau region, impressively reflecting the exceptional character of the renowned Kellerberg vineyard. Produced by the traditional Domaine Wachau, this high-quality Smaragd white wine combines depth, minerality, and elegant structure into a terroir-driven top-tier wine from Austria. In the Wachau, the Smaragd designation signifies dry, concentrated, and complex wines with great aging potential and is among the region's highest quality levels.

The 2024 vintage presented the Wachau winemakers with enormous challenges. Following an exceptionally warm start to the year with early bud break at the end of March, late frosts, hail, summer heat waves, and heavy rain and flooding in September ensued. Thanks to meticulous planning and an exceptionally early harvest starting on September 3rd, grapes of outstanding quality were harvested. The result is an elegant yet concentrated Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, distinguished by its vibrant acidity, precise structure, and mineral depth. At 13.5% ABV, the 2024 Domaine Wachau Kellerberg Smaragd is powerful, textured, and exceptionally long-lasting. For lovers of Austrian Grüner Veltliner, Wachau Smaragd, premium white wine, mineral white wine, top Austrian wine, Smaragd Wachau, and terroir-driven Grüner Veltliner, this vintage offers a complex and elegant taste experience with great aging potential.