Franz Hirtzberger, Steinporz Riesling Smaragd, Wachau

100% Riesling harvested on October 19th, 2021. 13,5% alcohol, 6 g/l residual sugar and 6,5 g/l acidity. Pale-to-medium-deep yellow-green color. The nose feels clean, cool and fresh with slightly sweet-toned aromas of crunchy white fruits, some waxy tones, a little bit of ripe Golden Delicious apple, light pineapple notes, a hint of honeyed richness and perhaps a reductive touch of something vaguely plastic. The wine feels ripe, concentrated and juicy on the palate with a full body and slightly sweet-toned …