Josef Fischer Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Privat 2016

In the Wachau region, including the Spitzer Graben, you find diverse soil compositions, including gneiss, weathered slate, clay, sandstone, and loam. These different soil types shape the wines and impart specific characteristics to them. Gneiss soils contribute to minerality and acidity, weathered slate emphasizes terroir expression, clay provides structure, sandstone adds elegance, and loamy soils highlight fruit aromas. The diversity of soils enables winemakers to cultivate a wide range of grape varieties and produce wines with different flavor profiles and styles, making the wines from this region particularly exciting and diverse.

Grüner Veltliner, Austria's wine jewel, captivates with its characteristic versatility. Cultivated primarily in Austria, this grape variety produces wines ranging from refreshing elegance to impressive complexity. With aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and a spicy note, Grüner Veltliner presents itself in a multifaceted manner. Its unmistakable character, coupled with lively acidity, makes it a perfect companion to a variety of dishes and elevates its exceptional status in the world of Austrian wines.

The vineyards of Josef Fischer Winery in the Wachau are characterized by steep terraces along the Danube River. These optimally oriented vineyards offer ideal conditions for cultivating Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The meticulous handwork in the vineyard, combined with the Fischer family's long-standing experience, imparts unique quality to the grapes. The mineral-rich soils of the Wachau, dominated by slate and metamorphic rock, contribute to the characteristic elegance and finesse of the wines that make Josef Fischer Winery so outstanding.