2021 Riesling Ried Loibenberg, Smaragd, F.X. Pichler
This is one of the hottest sites in the whole of the Wachau thanks in part to its south facing exposition, as well as being one of the steepest and largest. This wine shines in 2021 with the richness and concentration, demonstrating exotic perfume and ripe apricot notes with a crisp acidity and mineral core that helps bring some precision to the wine. This wine often needs time, yet you will be rewarded as this wine is impressive and is layered with complexity.