2022 Franz Hirtzberger ‘Singerriedel’ Smaragd Riesling

A wine of legend — the pinnacle of Austrian Riesling and one of the great white wines of the world.

A once-in-a-generation release destined for the pantheon of greats

100 Points – Falstaff | 99 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Wachau, Austria
RRP $320 | Grand Cru Riesling | Majestic • Precise • Immortal

“A wine of legend — the pinnacle of Austrian Riesling and one of the great white wines of the world. Every inch of Singerriedel’s terraced perfection is captured in this breathtaking bottle.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with green-silver reflections — glowing and pure.
Aroma: An aromatic cascade of lime blossom, white peach, apricot and honeysuckle, woven through crushed slate and cool mountain minerality.
Palate: Concentrated yet weightless. Juicy citrus and stone fruit wrapped around a spine of vibrant acidity and chalky tension. Power meets finesse in a silken, three-dimensional texture.
Finish: Infinite. The flavours pulse for minutes — lime, apricot, salt, and wet rock dancing in perfect balance.

Critical Acclaim

• 100 Points – Falstaff
  “Absolute perfection. A masterpiece of clarity, depth and precision. Riesling of monumental structure and filigreed elegance — the definition of grandeur.”

• 99 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Breathtaking in its purity and length. Lime zest, peach and crushed stone explode across the palate. Powerful yet silky, with a finish that seems eternal.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Singerriedel Vineyard — perched above the village of Spitz in the western Wachau — is widely regarded as Austria’s greatest Riesling site.
Its steep, south-facing terraces of gneiss and mica-schist capture the sun’s warmth while cool Danube breezes preserve tension and purity.

Winemaker Franz Hirtzberger V crafts the wine with surgical precision and centuries of family knowledge:

• Hand-harvested fruit from old vines (40 – 60 years)

• Whole-bunch pressing for delicacy

• Fermentation and aging in large neutral oak casks (Stockinger)

• Extended lees contact for texture and longevity

The result is a Riesling of profound energy and refinement — dense, mineral, and radiant.

Region

Wachau, Austria – Spitz, Singerriedel Vineyard
A UNESCO World Heritage region of terraced slopes and ancient stone walls.
The Smaragd designation signifies the highest level of ripeness and complexity — wines of great power, texture and longevity.

Food Pairings

• Lobster or crab with citrus butter

• Roast duck with ginger and orange glaze

• Pan-seared scallops with lemon beurre blanc

• Thai green curry with lemongrass

• Soft-rind cheeses like Brillat-Savarin or Delice de Bourgogne

Why We Love It

The 2022 Franz Hirtzberger ‘Singerriedel’ Smaragd Riesling is a monument to craftsmanship and place — the culmination of generations of precision viticulture on the Wachau’s most celebrated slope.
It embodies the perfect intersection of power and purity, showing why Singerriedel is spoken of in the same breath as the world’s great Riesling crus.

Awarded 100 points from Falstaff and 99 from James Suckling, this is a wine of rare perfection — a once-in-a-generation release destined for the pantheon of greats.

Majestic. Pure. Eternal.
The 2022 Franz Hirtzberger ‘Singerriedel’ Smaragd Riesling is a 100-point masterpiece of the Wachau — a wine that defines perfection.