96-98 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Chartreuse yellow with a silver sheen. Fine yellow peach nuances, a hint of tropical fruit, subtle blossom honey, a hint of candied orange zest. Full-bodied, elegant, white stone fruit, a structure full of finesse, mineral and lemony, light-footed, strong ageing potential. Alcohol 13.5%. (6/24/24)"
95-97 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The 2023 Riesling Loibenberg Smaragd is picked in one parcel of poor soil that is steep and a complete suntrap that becomes shaded in the afternoon, mixing the warm site with a cooler element. Yeast and a touch of passion fruit foliage set the tone on the nose. The palate is a picture of slenderness, tautness, citric tension and freshness. A stony backdrop heightens that sleekness and has the name Alzinger printed all over it. Taut, fresh and zesty. (Bone-dry) Drink: 2028-2053. (Jul 2024)"
96 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "An elegant and cool yet full-bodied riesling, both ripe and fresh, showing notes of lemon, white pear, honey and rosemary, even some persimmon. Crushed-stone minerality coming through. Long and composed. This will open up nicely. Try from 2025. (9/10/24)"
95-97 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The 2023 Riesling Loibenberg Smaragd is picked in one parcel of poor soil that is steep and a complete suntrap that becomes shaded in the afternoon, mixing the warm site with a cooler element. Yeast and a touch of passion fruit foliage set the tone on the nose. The palate is a picture of slenderness, tautness, citric tension and freshness. A stony backdrop heightens that sleekness and has the name Alzinger printed all over it. Taut, fresh and zesty. (Bone-dry) Drink: 2028-2053. (Jul 2024)"
96 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "An elegant and cool yet full-bodied riesling, both ripe and fresh, showing notes of lemon, white pear, honey and rosemary, even some persimmon. Crushed-stone minerality coming through. Long and composed. This will open up nicely. Try from 2025. (9/10/24)"
| Product SKU | 351310 |
| Producer | Alzinger |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Niederösterreich |
| SubRegion | Wachau |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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