Description
Unlike Franz Prager, both Toni & Robert Bodenstein don’t shy away from sweetness in wines if the conditions call for a little bit of balancing residual sugar, although the majority of wines produced at the estate are still bone dry with the hallmark, lacy, filigreed acidity. This seldom seen Auslese from the Prager crew perfectly marries up the purity & acidity associated with Riesling grown on the stunning terraces on the Achleiten vineyard with only a touch of balancing residual sugar (around 35-40g/l) that adds complexity and texture more than an overt sweetness to the final wine. Perfectly clean, botrytis free grapes are selected over several passes through the different plots of Achleiten to make this stunning Auslese that exhibits wonderful floral aromatics coupled with orange zest and ginger. Simply a great, albeit slightly different than normal, expression of the fable rocky Achleiten terroir. – Prager
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Riesling |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Wachau |
| Brand | Prager |
| Vintage | 2021 |
About Austrian Wine
Austria is a country with over 4000 years of wine making history, however, it unfortunately doesn’t seem to enjoy the status and popularity that the high quality of it’s wines deserve. Decades later, the country is still feeling the effects of a scandal in 1985 that destroyed its credibility at the time.
Grüner Veltliner is the most important wine made in Austria, distinguished by its lightly fruity, noticeable spice and characteristic white pepper notes. This variety comprises roughly a third of all plantings. In terms of volume, Riesling plays a much smaller role than in Germany, but is responsible for some of the most appreciated dry white wines made in the country.
In red varietals, Austrian native varieties are dominant and include the tart and peppery Zweigelt, spicy and dense Blaufränkisch and juicy Saint Laurent.
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