Weingut Gattinger Riesling Smaragd Ried Loibenberg

Region: Wachau, Austria
Grape: 100% Riesling
Vintage: 2024
Alcohol: 13.5%
Style: Dry White Wine

Ried Loibenberg, one of the Wachau’s most iconic single vineyards, is renowned for its steep, south-facing terraces composed of barren primary rock. These ancient stone walls capture and radiate the sun’s warmth, creating an ideal mesoclimate that promotes optimal ripening while preserving freshness—delivering wines of both power and precision.

In the glass, this Riesling Smaragd® gleams a brilliant yellow-green with subtle golden reflections. The bouquet is immediately expressive, featuring ripe stone fruit—notably peach and apricot—interwoven with a hint of fresh lime zest. On the palate, the wine reveals precise fruit definition, supported by refined tropical nuances and underpinned by lively acidity. A touch of salty minerality adds further depth, carrying through to a long and structured finish.

With 13.5% vol. alcohol, this is a Riesling of intensity and finesse, combining concentration with elegance. Its layered complexity and firm mineral core promise excellent cellaring potential.

A benchmark Wachau Riesling—bold, expressive, and unmistakably shaped by its dramatic terroir.