The Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd 2023 ranks amongst Austria’s most significant and renowned white wines. It comes from the iconic single vineyard Honivogl in Spitz an der Donau – one of the crown jewels of the Franz Hirtzberger estate. The steep terraces on weathered primary rock soils and loess offer a unique combination of warmth, structure and minerality, which lends the wine its unmistakable depth and complexity.

As a representative of the Wachau’s highest quality category, Smaragd, this Grüner Veltliner is powerful, multi-layered and has excellent ageing potential. It is matured traditionally in stainless-steel tanks and, in part, in large wooden casks to promote structure and longevity. The grapes are selectively harvested by hand with the utmost precision – the result is an exceptional wine with regional character and international calibre. With an alcohol content of 14 % vol., this vintage is particularly well-balanced and full of finesse, without losing any of its depth.

The Honivogl Smaragd is a flagship wine that epitomises the Hirtzberger style and the potential of the Grüner Veltliner grape variety. It is one of the most sought-after white wines from the Wachau region and is also held in the highest regard internationally.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the wine displays a brilliant golden-yellow colour with greenish highlights. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of ripe yellow apple, honeydew melon, white pepper, smoky notes and subtle herbal spice. On the palate, the wine is powerful, profound and precise, with delicate minerality, well-integrated acidity and a long, salty-spicy finish. Despite its intensity, it never feels heavy, but remains consistently balanced and elegant.

A wine for special occasions and fine dining. Perfect with grilled or roasted veal, porcini mushroom dishes, braised poultry, seafood in a butter sauce, truffle dishes or Asian-inspired dishes with depth and a touch of heat. Also a delight on its own as a meditation wine.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Franz Hirtzberger Winery, 3620 Spitz, Kremser Straße 8, Austria

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

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