Ried Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2019 - Weingut Franz Hirtzberger

Ried Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2019 — Weingut Franz Hirtzberger

This Ried Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2019 from Weingut Franz Hirtzberger embodies one of the most prestigious and profound expressions of Austrian Riesling. From one of the great terroirs of the Wachau, this wine combines fruit ripeness, mineral precision and perfectly controlled power, in the broad, luminous and distinguished style of the finest Smaragd wines.

The 2019 vintage offers a radiant and structured profile: ripe lemon, citrus zest, white peach, apricot, fresh pear, white flowers, discreet honey, fine spices, warm stone, dried herbs, light smoke and a long saline finish. The wine combines density, freshness and energy, with aromatic depth that makes it particularly suited to long evolution.

Terroir: Singerriedel, the mineral grandeur of the Wachau

Singerriedel is one of the Wachau’s most renowned grand crus, celebrated for producing Rieslings of exceptional depth, at once powerful, precise and long-lasting. Steep terraces, stony soils and the region’s contrasting climate allow full ripeness while preserving vibrant freshness and a strong mineral expression.

Tasting notes

Appearance: pale gold with brilliant reflections, dense and luminous, still marked by the brightness of the vintage.

Nose: intense and precise, with ripe lemon, citrus zest, white peach, apricot, fresh pear, white flowers, fine spices, discreet honey, warm stone, dried herbs and a light smoky note.

Palate: broad, straight and highly energetic, with dense substance carried by remarkable mineral tension. Flavours of citrus, yellow fruits, spices, warm stone and fine honeyed notes extend into a long, saline, fresh and intensely persistent finish.

Expression of the 2019 vintage

The 2019 vintage in the Wachau produced wines of precision, balance and great aromatic intensity. For a Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd, this year combines ripeness, freshness and depth, with a structure ideally suited to ageing. The wine can already impress through its brilliance, but will gain further complexity with time, developing notes of fine honey, ripe yellow fruits, spices, smoke and more pronounced minerality.