{"product_id":"gruner-veltliner-smaragd-hochrain-pw-wachau-0-75l","title":"Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain PW Wachau 0.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom one of the most renowned sites in the Wachau: The Hochrain lies above Weißenkirchen on weathered primary rock, and this very terroir shapes the Grüner Veltliner from Rudi Pichler on every level. The Smaragd classification — the highest level of the Vinea Wachau — stands for fully ripe grapes and corresponding depth in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRudi Pichler is one of the style-defining winemakers of the Wachau. His focus is on site-specific wines that place origin before fruit — artisanally precise, without gimmickry. The up to 50-year-old vines in the Hochrain dig deep into the primary rock weathering soil and bring up minerality that remains palpable in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, a Grüner Veltliner shows the typical spiciness of the variety: white pepper, ripe pear, a hint of grapefruit. Added to this is a dense, creamy texture with lively acidity that keeps the wine taut despite its fullness. The finish is long, salty-mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs well with Wiener Schnitzel, grilled zander with butter sauce, or a ripe mountain cheese. \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking temperature: 10–12 °C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Rudi Pichler","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":53537846886736,"sku":"VJ2693-2024","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/weingut-rudi-pichler-gruener-veltliner-smaragd-hochrain-wachau.jpg?v=1788432807","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/gruner-veltliner-smaragd-hochrain-pw-wachau-0-75l","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}