Winery NikolaihofSmaragd Riesling
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Smaragd Riesling from the Winery Nikolaihof
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Smaragd Riesling of Winery Nikolaihof in the region of Weinland is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Smaragd Riesling of Winery Nikolaihof in the region of Weinland often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Smaragd Riesling
Pairings that work perfectly with Smaragd Riesling
Original food and wine pairings with Smaragd Riesling
The Smaragd Riesling of Winery Nikolaihof matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of barbecued filet mignon, lamb with okra sauce or makrouna salsa (tunisian pastry).
Discover the grape variety: Riesling
White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Smaragd Riesling from Winery Nikolaihof are 2008, 2010, 2014, 2011 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Nikolaihof
The Winery Nikolaihof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 48 wines for sale in the of Wachau to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Wachau
Austrian jewel of racy whites on Danube terraces (35 km): signature Grüner Veltliner as white king — full-bodied and peppery with notes of citrus, green apple, lentil, stone fruit and a peppery mineral touch, taut acidity. Taut, tropical Riesling on gneiss (gföhler) with notes of apricot, peach, citrus and racy minerality — great ageing. Steinfeder/Federspiel/Smaragd classification. Vertiginous slopes, loess and gneiss.
The wine region of Weinland
Vast German-speaking region in north-eastern Switzerland, the country's largest production area. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder): fine, fresh reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and sweet spices, silky tannins. Elegant, delicate style, often barrel-aged. Also light, floral Müller-Thurgau (Riesling-Sylvaner), lively, lemony native Räuschling, ample Pinot Gris.
The word of the wine: Sparkling
Equivalent to effervescent, this term is used among others to designate the "natural sparkling wines" produced in the Montlouis appellation.
