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This terroir lends both minerality and texture to Grüner Veltliner, and in the hands of Rudi Pichler—one of Austria’s most meticulous and respected growers—the site produces wines of exceptional balance, depth, and age-worthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage was a classic cool-climate year in the Wachau, marked by long hang times, excellent acidity, and moderate alcohol levels—a perfect match for the Smaragd classification, which denotes the richest, most ageable dry wines in the Wachau system. Grapes were hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed, with fermentation carried out in stainless steel and extended aging on the lees to preserve freshness and build complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eThis wine combines the richness and concentration expected of Smaragd with striking clarity and structure. Notes of yellow apple, quince, fennel, and wet stone are wrapped in a silken, tightly wound core. The palate is powerful, with a slight phenolic grip, but perfectly balanced by precise acidity and a cool, mineral backbone. Drink now for tension and brightness, or cellar 10–15 years for honeyed depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eRudi Pichler is one of the leading producers in the Wachau and a guardian of precision and purity in Austrian winemaking. Based in Wösendorf, the Pichler family has been farming vines in the Wachau since the 1730s. 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