The Wachau valley is one of the most beautiful historic landscapes in the world and has been included, since 2000, as part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Here in between the Danube on the one side and the mountains on the other side is the of the village of Spitz located
Five generations of Hirtzbergers have lived here, tending the vines which have been planted in the Wachau Valley the 13th Century. Today wine is produced with all the modern know-how at our disposal, but still following the tradition of the Wachau valley and our family.
The quality and character of every wine is created by various factors. A crucial aspect in wine production is the terroir, the interaction between climate, soil and topography.
Each of Hirtzberger’s wines is based on the detailed knowledge of each end every vineyard and the experience which has accumulated over five generations.
About WineOne of the best vineyards in the Wachau valley, the Singerriedel rises steeply right behind Weingut Hirtzberger. They pay a very special attention to Singerriedel, and have been rebuilding the stone terraces here already for 20 years. The reason for their great efforts is the extreme minerality of the soil, comprising gneiss, mica, schist and other primary rocks. This unique terroir provides them with the foundation for their greatest Riesling Smaragd.
Tasting NotesFrom the top of one’s nose to the tail of its finish, the Hirtzberger 2007 Riesling Smaragd Singerriedel offers unusual notes of Nut paste, apricot and white peach with their pits, honey, and malt inform this opulent, creamy, yet not in the least heavy Riesling, and they carry into a clear, pure, buoyant, juicy, still subtly honeyed finish. This eloquent and uncannily-balanced wine should stand up to 8-10 years in the cellar.
