2022 Alzinger ‘Loibenberg’ Gruner Veltliner Smaragd

A beautifully textured and impeccably balanced Grüner Veltliner

Power meets precision in this benchmark Wachau classic

95 Points – Falstaff | 94 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Wachau, Austria
RRP $88 | Single-Vineyard Grüner Veltliner | Powerful • Mineral • Refined

“A beautifully textured and impeccably balanced Grüner Veltliner from the fabled Loibenberg vineyard — power meets precision in this benchmark Wachau classic.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright straw-gold with shimmering green edges — pure and inviting.
Aroma: Ripe pear, white peach and lemon zest mingle with crushed herbs, white pepper and flinty minerality.
Palate: Concentrated yet composed. Layers of stone fruit, citrus and subtle spice unfold over a finely chalked texture, balanced by lively acidity.
Finish: Long, savoury and mineral — elegant, persistent and utterly harmonious.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – Falstaff
  “A wine of depth and finesse. Juicy fruit, pepper spice and fine minerality framed by precision and length. A stunning Loibenberg expression.”

• 94 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Rich and complex yet refined. Pear, apple and lime aromas with creamy texture and salty minerality. Long, balanced finish.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Loibenberg Vineyard is among the most revered crus of the Wachau — a sun-drenched, terraced slope above the Danube composed of gneiss and mica-schist.
These ancient rocky soils yield Grüner Veltliners of density, precision and lasting mineral drive.

At Weingut Alzinger, craftsmanship is guided by restraint and clarity:

• Hand-harvested fruit from steep estate terraces

• Whole-bunch pressing to preserve delicacy

• Cool stainless-steel and neutral-oak fermentation for balance

• Extended lees aging to build texture and depth

The result: a Grüner Veltliner of serious structure and graceful power, true to its terroir.

Region

Wachau, Austria – Smaragd Classification
“Smaragd” denotes the pinnacle of Wachau quality — full-bodied, complex and cellar-worthy.
Alzinger’s Loibenberg Smaragd captures both the warmth of the site and the precision of the estate’s winemaking, offering elegance and strength in equal measure.

Food Pairings

• Wiener schnitzel with lemon and parsley

• Grilled lobster or prawns with herb butter

• Roast chicken with thyme and garlic

• Mushroom risotto or veal scallopini

• Aged alpine cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère

Why We Love It

The 2022 Alzinger ‘Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner Smaragd exemplifies the soul of the Wachau — ripe fruit, pepper spice and crystalline minerality perfectly intertwined.
With 95 points from Falstaff and 94 from James Suckling, it’s a benchmark Austrian white that delivers extraordinary depth and balance for its price.

Powerful yet graceful, vibrant yet composed — this is Grüner Veltliner at its most complete.

Elegant. Mineral. Enduring.
The 2022 Alzinger ‘Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is a 95-point masterpiece — the purest expression of Wachau precision and poise.