2024 Weingut Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd “Wachstum Bodenstein”, Wachau, Austria

2024 Weingut Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd “Wachstum Bodenstein”, Wachau, Austria

The 2024 Weingut Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd “Wachstum Bodenstein” is a powerful and remarkably precise expression of the Wachau, offering aromas of ripe pear, yellow apple, white peach, and citrus zest layered with notes of white pepper, fresh herbs, and crushed stone. The palate is concentrated and full-bodied, balancing generous orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and a distinctive mineral backbone. Subtle spice and savory herbal nuances add complexity, while the long, focused finish reveals refreshing citrus, saline minerality, and impressive persistence. Combining the richness of the Smaragd classification with the precision of Prager’s high-altitude vineyard sites, this is a compelling example of Austria’s finest dry Grüner Veltliner.

$108.99
$108.99

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ABOUT THIS WINE

Produced from 100% Grüner Veltliner, the 2024 “Wachstum Bodenstein” comes from a distinctive high-elevation parcel in the upper reaches of Ried Achleiten, near Weißenkirchen in the Wachau. Planted in 1997 by Toni Bodenstein, the vineyard contains approximately 110 different clones of Grüner Veltliner, reflecting his commitment to preserving genetic diversity and exploring the variety’s full potential. The steep, terraced site sits at approximately 460 meters above sea level, where sparse, rocky Gföhler gneiss soils and cooler conditions encourage slow ripening while preserving freshness and aromatic complexity. The grapes are hand-harvested and spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, followed by approximately seven months of aging in stainless steel on the fine lees. Classified as Smaragd, the wine delivers concentration and structure while maintaining remarkable precision, with the 2024 vintage showing citrus zest, green apple, delicate herbal spice, smoky mineral nuances, and a persistent saline finish.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Weingut Prager is a highly regarded family-owned estate in Weißenkirchen, in Austria’s Wachau Valley, a region celebrated for its steep terraced vineyards and exceptional dry white wines. The modern reputation of the estate is closely associated with Franz Prager, a co-founder of Vinea Wachau, and Toni Bodenstein, whose dedication to vineyard research, biodiversity, and individual terroir has helped establish Prager as a leading name in Austrian wine. The estate specializes primarily in Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, emphasizing careful hand harvesting, indigenous-yeast fermentation, and restrained cellar practices that preserve the character of each vineyard. Its wines are recognized for their combination of aromatic complexity, mineral precision, concentration, and aging potential. “Wachstum Bodenstein” is especially distinctive because of its unusual collection of Grüner Veltliner clones, reflecting Bodenstein’s longstanding interest in genetic diversity and the preservation of Austria’s viticultural heritage.

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Grape(s) Grüner Veltliner
Farming Sustainable