2015 F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Durnsteiner Kellerberg 0,75 Liter

The F.X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Dürnsteiner Kellerberg 2015 is a flagship dry Riesling from Austria’s Wachau Valley, crafted from the Kellerberg vineyard by the F.X. Pichler estate, renowned for its monumental whites. This 2015 vintage displays a bright gold hue and an intense nose of ripe peach, lime zest, and white flowers, with hints of petrol, wet stone, and subtle spice. The palate is rich and concentrated, with vibrant acidity, a mineral-driven core, and a long, elegant finish with a touch of honeyed complexity. Fermented and aged in large Austrian oak casks, this Smaragd-level wine reflects the gneiss-rich terroir of Kellerberg, known for its steep, primitive-rock terraces. Perfect with lobster, creamy risottos, or aged cheeses, it offers a luxurious dining experience. With a decade of aging, it is drinking beautifully but can evolve further over the next 7-10 years, developing richer petrol notes. This Riesling is a collector’s treasure, embodying Pichler’s reputation for crafting iconic Austrian whites with depth and finesse.