Franz Hirtzberger Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2024 Magnum, 1,50 l

Whenever people talk about Austria’s finest white wines , one name is bound to come up: Singerriedel. For decades, this famous vineyard in Spitz an der Donau has been producing Rieslings that rank amongst the very best of their kind worldwide. The current 2024 vintage has been awarded 100 Falstaff points and 100 James Suckling points – it doesn’t get any better than that!

Even the first impression makes it clear that this is no ordinary Riesling in the glass. On the nose, there are ripe apricots, juicy vineyard peaches, delicate citrus notes and a hint of exotic fruit. Behind these, a fascinating minerality develops, lending the wine tremendous tension and elegance.

On the palate, this ‘Smaragd’ is both powerful and playful. The fruit is concentrated, yet always crystal-clear and precise. Perfectly integrated acidity provides freshness and drive, whilst the mineral notes linger well into the impressively long finish. With a little aeration, this Riesling gains even more depth and reveals new facets layer by layer.

The steep terraces of the Singerriedel vineyard are among the most renowned in Europe. The combination of primary rock soils, the Danube climate and the significant temperature differences between day and night creates ideal conditions for Rieslings of exceptional quality.

It possesses enormous ageing potential and will continue to reveal new dimensions over many years. A truly great Wachau Riesling – elegant, complex and yet incredibly enjoyable to drink.