
Franz Hirtzberger, Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd, Wachau 2021 - 75cl
This white wine exemplifies the principle that white wines, when crafted with expertise and passion, rival their red counterparts in complexity, structure, and age-worthiness. Sourced from vineyards selected for their terroir and managed to achieve optimal balance between ripeness and acidity. The result is a wine of remarkable finesse and character.
The 2021 vintage reveals delicate stone fruit, citrus zest, and subtle mineral notes on the nose. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with bright acidity that provides structure and ensures a finish of remarkable length. The wine's complexity deepens with time in the glass - multiple layers reveal themselves as it warms, inviting progressive discovery and contemplation. The minerality is striking - a characteristic of cool-climate viticulture and careful handling that preserves freshness. Acidity provides the backbone upon which the fruit expression rests, suggesting excellent aging potential. This is not a wine of simple pleasures, but rather of layered complexity and progressive discovery.
Whether enjoyed as an aperitif before a meal, paired with seafood, or alongside lighter poultry dishes, this wine brings elegance and refinement to any occasion. It represents the height of white winemaking in its region - a wine that proves whites, properly made, are the equal of any red.
How to Serve
Serve well-chilled at 8 - 10°C. No decanting required. Allow 5 minutes of glass time before sipping to let the wine warm slightly and open aromatically.
Food Pairings
Perfect as an aperitif or paired with seafood (particularly oysters, mussels, and white fish), lighter poultry preparations, fresh vegetables, delicate cheeses, and Asian cuisine. The wine's acidity makes it particularly suited to spiced and umami-driven dishes.



















