Rudi Pichler Terrassen Gruner Veltliner Smaragd, Wachau, Austria 2024

Description

Rudi Pichler Terrassen Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, Wachau, Austria 2024

From the steep, terraced vineyards of Austria’s prestigious Wachau region, Rudi Pichler’s 2024 Grüner Veltliner Terrassen Smaragd captures the elegance, depth and distinctive minerality of this celebrated winegrowing area. Sourced from seven vineyard parcels and matured in stainless steel, this expressive white wine reveals aromas of ripe apple, apricot, delicate herbs and white pepper, complemented by hints of tropical fruit and citrus zest. The palate is rich and beautifully structured, balancing juicy stone fruit, subtle creaminess and lively acidity with a refined mineral character. A long, elegant finish showcases its precision, complexity and excellent aging potential.

Critic Reviews

James Suckling – 94 
Stuart Pigott, September 2025

“A beautifully balanced, medium- to full-bodied wine that marries restrained creaminess with pronounced minerality and fine, delicate tannins.”

Falstaff – 94 
Peter Moser, June 2025

“Delicate herbal savouriness, yellow tropical fruit, a hint of pineapple, candied mandarin zest. Complex, juicy, pronounced in fruit texture, fine blossom honey, apricot…”

Vinous – 93 
Anne Krebiehl, June 2025

“Lovely smoky reduction blends with exquisite savoriness. That savoriness pervades the concentrated palate, which moves with verve, freshness, pepper and crushed herb.”