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Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen Riesling Smaragd

The 2020 Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen Riesling 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 Riesling Smaragd - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Kremstal.
Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen Riesling Smaragd
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Wine Name
Rudi Pichler Ried Achleithen Riesling Smaragd

Wine Producer
Rudi Pichler

Score
89

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Riesling

Country
Austria

Vintage
2018

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Stephen Brook | There’s a ripe and gentle character to the stone-fruits nose. Supple and approachable, it seems a touch slack for Wachau Riesling and lacks some drive and tension. Plenty of ripe fruit, to be sure, and fair acidity, but less persuasive than many others, and less concentrated, too. Fairly long. | 88

Andrew Jefford | Pale silver-gold. Lots of those typically post-fermentative hyacinth and jonquil aromas: attractive but quite commonplace. Zesty and fresh, with some citrus, as well as an attractive dessert-apple sweetness. Not hugely subtle, however. | 87

Stephan Reinhardt | Intense yet pure on the nose, this is a rich and round, pretty sweetish and juicy Riesling, with the richness and power of Veltliner. It’s powerful, textured, and sexy—but Riesling? Needs time. | 92

Details

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