Prager Klaus Smaragd Riesling 2024 Wine (75cl)

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Austrian Riesling is often defined by elevated levels of dry extract thanks to a lengthy ripening period and freshness due to dramatic temperature swings between day and night. "Klaus is not a charming Riesling," says Toni Bodenstein with a wink. Klaus is Prager's most assertive and robust Riesling.Riesling's high acidity makes it one of the most versatile wines at the table. Riesling can be used to cut the fattiness of foods such as pork or sausages and can tame some saltiness. Conversely, it can highlight foods such as fish or vegetables in the same way a squeeze of lemon or a vinaigrette might. The 2024 Riesling Ried Klaus Smaragd, from a site chiefly composed of dark amphibolite, is all wet stone with a vestige of flint, but otherwise shy. The palate is equally slow to reveal itself in its stony demeanor, yet unfolds into a bright, ripe lemon tone of exquisite purity and poise, seemingly emanating from the dark stone. Somehow naked, yet absolutely disarming in its unadorned, stony state. Discerning notes of yellow pears and sliced apples with wet stones and fresh apricots. Bright acidity on the palate with very good texture and a pure, nicely phenolic finish. A blend of viura, garnacha blanca and tempranillo blanco. Just around 10% new oak. Light skin-contact.