Weingut Prager Zwerithaler Kammergut Gruner Veltliner Smaragd 2023

Weingut Prager Zwerithaler Kammergut Gruner Veltliner Smaragd 2023$109. 99 on 6+ (code: 6saves5) $114. 99 reg compare at $128! US LOW 96 Vinous The 2023 Grner Veltliner Ried Zwerithaler Kammergut Smaragd is a site still owned by Melk Abbey. The wines made from this site were historically reserved for the abbot. These vines were planted in 1907 and have immense genetic variety, including a small proportion of other historic varieties like Heunisch, aka Gouais Blanc. Located on the eastern fringe of Weissenkirchen,

Vinification: Whole-cluster

31% Perpetual Reserve 2012

Though the 2024 whites are currently quite backward

cinnamon with hints of cacao and a fresh balsamic background

aged for 18 months in underground tanks lined with glass tiles

Winemaking: Crafted with a focus on traditional methods to enhance the natural flavors

but it maintains the vineyard's tradition of high-quality natural winemaking

Also very suitable as an aperitif

94 pts Vinous (2015)

retaining lots of solids to nourish the vins clairs during their élevage

The nose shows a little bit of the wood and also the open style of unsulphured wine

and it makes reference to the winery’s owner