2021 Prager Achleiten Smaragd Riesling

A world-class Wachau Riesling — intensely mineral, structured and incredibly precise. Powerful yet refined, with exceptional depth and ageing potential

97 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 97 Points – Falstaff | 95+ Points – The Wine Front

Wachau, Austria
$150 a bottle

Powerful • Mineral • Grand Cru-Level Riesling

“A world-class Wachau Riesling — intensely mineral, structured and incredibly precise. Powerful yet refined, with exceptional depth and ageing potential.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale gold with green reflections — concentrated, luminous and refined.

Aroma:
Deep and complex with:
• lime, lemon and citrus oils
• white peach and stone fruit
• wet stone, flint and slate
• subtle spice and floral lift
Aromatic intensity with hallmark Wachau minerality.

Palate:
Full-bodied with exceptional structure and drive.
Expect layers of:
• concentrated citrus and orchard fruit
• lime, peach and mineral complexity
• powerful yet balanced acidity
• deep, stony minerality
• dense, layered texture with precision
A commanding yet elegant Riesling combining power, finesse and purity.

Finish:
Extremely long, mineral and precise with lingering citrus, stone and fine acidity.

Critical Acclaim

• 97pts – JamesSuckling.com
“A stunning, powerful Riesling with incredible precision and minerality.”

• 97pts – Falstaff
“Deep, structured and built for long ageing.”

• 95+pts – The Wine Front
“Concentrated, mineral and exceptionally refined.”

About the Wine

Prager is one of Austria’s most iconic producers, crafting benchmark wines from the Wachau’s greatest vineyard sites.

The Achleiten vineyard is considered one of the region’s finest, producing Rieslings with:
• intense minerality
• structure and concentration
• exceptional longevity

Smaragd represents the top tier of Wachau classification — powerful, full-bodied wines with serious ageing potential.

Food Pairings

• Lobster and premium seafood
• Roast pork
• Rich Asian dishes
• White meats
• Aged cheeses

Why We Love It

This is elite, collector-level Riesling — powerful, mineral and incredibly age-worthy.

At $150, it delivers world-class pedigree and top-tier critical acclaim.

A must-have for serious Riesling collectors and lovers of structured, age-worthy whites.