2024 Alzinger "Ried Loibenberg" Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wachau
95-97VN
$59.99
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Reviewed June 2025The 2024 Grüner Veltliner Loibenberg Smaragd comes from a parcel of loess atop gneiss bedrock in the midslope of the south-facing site. The nose is shy, showing just a hint of savory yeast. With more air, a touch of fern emerges. The palate offers almost a Riesling-like lightness, with direction and verve that belie the loess. There is lovely balance, slight savor and exquisite tension.(AK)
Staff Reviews
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John Downing
Review Date: 04/2026John Downing
Alzinger is one of my favorite Austrian wine producers and this one reminded me why. It's an incredibly complex and complete Gruner that combines bright, lifted aromas and flavors with a textural palate. Ample underlying acidity keeps it fresh and lively. Truly outstanding Gruner.
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Scott Beckerley
Review Date: 04/2026Scott Beckerley
One of the finest Gruner Veltliners that I've had so far this year. Once given a little air, it opens up with some very nice floral scents and orchard fruits. On the palate, again after airing, the palate becomes fuller though by no means oily. There are some very excellent tropical fruit flavors that combine with grapefruit and lime. There is also a nice, shaved ginger undercurrent. So appealing!
Notes
94-96pts Fallstaff Magazine: "Light greenish yellow, silver reflections. Fine pear, delicate spiciness, a hint of greengage, a touch of orange zest. Complex, finely-meshed, white pomaceous fruit, great finesse, salty and firm on the finish, already a well-balanced food wine with depth and freshness; certain ageing potential.-Peter Moser"(06/2025)
Details
| Origin | Austria |
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| Type/Varietal | Riesling |
| SKU | 1917099 |