Weingut Prager Riesling Wachau Klaus Smaragd 2024

Weingut Prager’s Ried Klaus Riesling Smaragd 2024 is a standout Wachau white, drawn from one of the region’s most celebrated single vineyards. Made from 100% Riesling, it captures the precision, power, and mineral drive that have made Klaus one of Austria’s benchmark sites for top-tier Riesling.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this is a bright, polished white with clear fruit definition and an unmistakably stony, almost smoky mineral edge. The nose opens with citrus, white peach, and white flowers, layered with a wet-stone freshness that speaks clearly of the vineyard’s steep terraces and schist-rich soils. The palate is concentrated and energetic, with vivid acidity carrying deep fruit and a focused, dry finish. Despite its power, the wine remains elegant and precise, and the Smaragd classification suggests excellent aging potential, with the structure to evolve beautifully over the coming years.

Production
Ried Klaus is one of Wachau’s most prestigious vineyards, known for its steep terraced slopes and schist-based soils that naturally encourage low yields and highly expressive fruit. The grapes are typically harvested late, at optimal ripeness, to meet the strict demands of the Smaragd category, which is reserved for the most concentrated and fully developed wines of the region. Vinification is aimed at preserving purity, tension, and vineyard character, allowing the mineral profile and Riesling aromatics to remain front and center.

Food & Serving
This wine is a natural match for fish, shellfish, light poultry, and dishes with a gentle Asian spice. Serve it well chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to keep its freshness and precision in focus. Decanting is optional when young, but a brief aeration can help open up its aromatic complexity.

Producer
Weingut Prager is one of the key names in the Wachau, long respected for its detailed, terroir-driven white wines and especially its exceptional Rieslings. The estate has earned a strong reputation for its hillside vineyards and its commitment to expressing site character with clarity and finesse. Its wines are widely regarded among the most refined examples of the region’s style, and Klaus has become one of its signature crus.

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