2024 | Prager Achleiten Gruner Veltliner Smaragd | Wachau Cellers Joan d'Anguera Produced by Giampaolo Venica

Produced by Giampaolo Venica

aged 9 years on lees (compared with 7 in the past)

The Valferana is complex and wonderfully deep from start to finish

fresh bing cherry flesh and delicious notes of dried anise

The aromas are dominated by stewed dark cherries covered in dark chocolate and vanilla

2024 | Prager Achleiten Gruner Veltliner Smaragd | Wachau Cellers Joan d'Anguera Produced by Giampaolo VenicaThe 2024 Grner Veltliner Ried Achleiten Smaragd comes from two plots above the Achleiten Tor, on 12 to 15 terraces. The densely planted vines are now about 70 years old. The nose is unusually juicy and vivid, with ripe red green apple that is fresh and appetizing. On the palate, it is wonderfully smooth, ripe, bright, fresh, sinuous and full of energy. The 2024 has exquisite balance and drive alongside longevity. 96 Pts Vinous