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Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen GrĂ¼ner Veltliner Smaragd

The 2020 Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen Grüner Veltliner Smaragd has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Stephen Brook and Stephan Reinhardt on Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen Grüner Veltliner Smaragd - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Wagram.
Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen GrĂ¼ner Veltliner Smaragd
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Wine Name
Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen GrĂ¼ner Veltliner Smaragd

Wine Producer
Rudi Pichler

Score
90

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
GrĂ¼ner Veltliner

Country
Austria

Vintage
2018

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Stephen Brook | Curiously waxy nose, with aromas reminiscent of the skins of red Canadian apples, though not to the extent of being confected. Juicy and super-ripe, this seems very forward, with low acidity and a distinct sucrosity. It lacks bite and tension and persistence. A crowd-pleaser, not my idea of Wachau GV. Moderate length. | 87

Andrew Jefford | Bright mid-gold. Fresh orchard fruits, with some ground-hazel richness and soft spice: quiet and unshowy, but attractive. Some spring- bulb plantiness, too. Vivid, lively, deep, searching, with plenty of forthright vigor and push, all built around a sound core of rich, orchard fruits. There are vanilla and hazel notes on the finish. Exciting, vigorous wine. | 90

Stephan Reinhardt | Bright and clear on the reductive palate. Juicy, round, and pretty rich on the palate, this is a well-made and powerful Veltliner, with elegance and a certain finesse but lots of drive and salts. Needs time. | 92

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Stephen Brook
Stephan Reinhardt
Tastings year 2020
Region Wachau
% Alcohol By Volume14
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