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NOTES
The Domäne Wachau is situated in the heart of the Wachau Valley, one of Europe’s oldest cultural landscapes. The Wachau is a gorge of only 33 km in length. Steep slopes terraced with dry stone walls, fortressed mountains, vineyards, orchards, rare flora and fauna as well as a rich cultural tradition make this a unique area in all of Europe. For this reason, the Wachau has also been named a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Wine has been cultivated in the Wachau for centuries. Primary rock soil, an exceptional climate and terraces overlooking the Danube River have great influence on the tremendous quality of the Wachau wines. The preservation of this unique cultural landscape is an integral part of the Domäne Wachau mission as is making a visit to our headquarters in the historic baroque Cellar Castle a memorable highlight for guests of the Wachau.
TASTING NOTES
The Domäne Wachau “Terrassen” and single-vineyard wines are sourced from the best grapes grown on the steep terraces of the Wachau. These high quality wines are vinified with conscientious focus on terroir and express the mineral character derived from the primary rock soils of the Wachau.
This dry Riesling is a pale yellow in color and offers a floral driven perfume complemented by subtle fruit which becomes more pronounced on the palate. Medium-to-full bodied with good fruit concentration, light mineral components and bright acidity make this a deceptively complex wine. “Terrassen” or terraced, signifys that this wine is sourced from multiple terraced vineyards. One of the most versatile food pairs on the face of the planet. Great with traditional white fare light salads, light starters, fish, and white meats but also a surprisingly good pair with spicy foods like Indian and Thai dishes.
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