2021 Rudi Pichler Riesling Terrassen Smaragd

Electric precision, depth, and length from first sip to last

A masterclass in precision, purity and balance.

95 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – Falstaff

Wachau, Austria
RRP $85 | Estate Riesling | Pure • Mineral • Age-worthy

“A crystalline, perfectly balanced Riesling from one of the Wachau’s most exacting producers — electric precision, depth, and length from first sip to last.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale gold with green-silver glints — brilliant and luminous.
Aroma: Fragrant citrus blossom, lime peel and white peach backed by flinty minerality, crushed slate and a hint of honeycomb.
Palate: Laser-focused yet textured. Zesty citrus and stone fruit glide over a taut mineral backbone. Sleek acidity delivers freshness and poise.
Finish: Long, clean, and saline with lingering notes of lime, crushed rock and delicate spice.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Precise and pure, showing lime, white-peach and crushed-stone aromas. Focused and vibrant with superb tension and persistence. Classic Wachau Riesling.”

• 95 Points – Falstaff
  “Elegant and finely structured. Citrus zest and mineral spice interplay with pinpoint acidity and depth. A benchmark Riesling for the vintage.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The ‘Terrassen’ Riesling is sourced from steep, stone-walled terraces across Wösendorf, Joching and Weissenkirchen in the heart of the Wachau.
These ancient gneiss and mica-schist soils yield Rieslings renowned for their minerality and precision.

At Weingut Rudi Pichler, every step is guided by purity and patience:

• Hand-harvested fruit from estate terraces

• Whole-bunch pressing to preserve delicacy

• Fermented slowly with native yeasts in stainless steel

• Aged on fine lees for complexity and texture

The result is a wine that balances intensity with restraint — a true reflection of the Wachau’s iconic terroir.

Region

Wachau, Austria – Smaragd Classification
“Smaragd” represents the pinnacle of Wachau quality — full-bodied, concentrated, and capable of long aging.
This 2021 vintage captures the classic Wachau signature: power tempered by clarity and energy.

Food Pairings

• Grilled seafood with lemon butter

• Roast chicken with herbs and thyme

• Sushi and sashimi

• Pork belly with apple glaze

• Aged goat cheese or Comté

Why We Love It

The 2021 Rudi Pichler ‘Terrassen’ Riesling Smaragd is a masterclass in precision, purity and balance.
With dual 95-point acclaim from James Suckling and Falstaff, it delivers the hallmark Wachau combination of intensity, minerality and grace.
Perfect to enjoy now or cellar for a decade, this is Riesling with both electric energy and serious pedigree.

Vibrant. Focused. Enduring.
The 2021 Rudi Pichler ‘Terrassen’ Riesling Smaragd is a 95-point Wachau classic — crystalline, age-worthy and utterly pure.