Ried Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2015 - Weingut Franz Hirtzberger

Ried Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2015 — Weingut Franz Hirtzberger

This Ried Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2015 from Weingut Franz Hirtzberger embodies a broad, luminous and deeply mineral expression of Riesling from the Wachau. From one of Austria’s most prestigious terroirs, it combines the natural power of the Smaragd style, the precision of Riesling and the noble, intense and perfectly controlled signature of Franz Hirtzberger.

The 2015 vintage offers a ripe, structured and already complex profile: candied lemon, citrus zest, yellow peach, ripe apricot, pear, white flowers, fine honey, sweet spices, dried herbs, warm stone, light smoke and a long saline finish. The wine combines density, freshness and depth, with mineral energy that beautifully balances the richness of the vintage.

Terroir: Singerriedel, the mineral power of the Wachau

Singerriedel is one of the Wachau’s most renowned grand crus. Its steep terraces, stony soils and contrasting climate give rise to Riesling Smaragd of great depth, capable of combining full ripeness, saline tension and remarkable persistence. At Franz Hirtzberger, this terroir is expressed with intensity, precision and great textural nobility.

Tasting notes

Appearance: pale gold with brilliant reflections, dense and luminous, slowly evolving towards deeper golden nuances.

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

Palate: broad, dense and highly structured, with ripe fruit richness perfectly balanced by clear mineral tension. The finish is long, saline, spicy and persistent, with an impression of controlled power, stony relief and great precision.

Expression of the 2015 vintage

The 2015 vintage in the Wachau produced ripe, intense and highly expressive wines, carried by fine fruit richness and solid structure. For a Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd, this year translates into a wine of great presence, broad and solar, yet balanced by terroir freshness and a persistent mineral finish. It can already offer fine complexity, while retaining excellent ageing potential.