Singular weather conditions made 2015 a very special vintage for the Wachau. A hot summer, rainy August, and warm, mild autumn combined to allow late harvesting in all of the Wachau’s vineyards. The overripe, botrytised fruit has made for a full line of Emmerich’s celebrated dessert wines, and we are thrilled to share the fruits of this historic vintage with you.
Originating in Germany in the 1400s, Riesling is hailed the world over as one of the premier white grape varieties. The 2nd most-planted white grape in Austria, Riesling favors the stony, primary rock soils and cool climates of the Wachau. Sensitive and demanding in the vineyard due to its late ripening and susceptibility to different kinds of rot, winemakers nevertheless prize Riesling for its terroir-expressiveness, a quality that shines especially when grown in Austria’s unique Wachau. Riesling’s acidity and structure, combined with its typical flavor profile of mineralic fruit, make it a supremely versatile food wine, pairing well with the expected white fish and pork, but also able to stand up to the spicier cuisines of India and Southeast Asia.
The palate will display beautiful weight and texture and the balance will remind you of Nadia Nerina up on her tippy toes. The flavors of citrus and peach provide a nice counterpoint to the mild pipe tobacco note that swirls around in the background, mingling with intense bursts of saline and talc. Great fruit, great texture, balance and a dazzling display of acidity and minerality add up to one darn fine wine experience