2022 Prager Wachstum Bodenstein Smaragd Grüner Veltliner

A monumental Grüner Veltliner — intensely concentrated, mineral and structured, with extraordinary depth and precision. One of Austria’s finest expressions

99 Points – Falstaff | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Wachau, Austria
$190 a bottle

Iconic • Powerful • Grand Cru-Level Grüner

“A monumental Grüner Veltliner — intensely concentrated, mineral and structured, with extraordinary depth and precision. One of Austria’s finest expressions.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright gold with green reflections — dense, luminous and striking.

Aroma:
Deep and highly complex with:
• ripe pear and orchard fruit
• citrus oils and lemon zest
• signature white pepper spice
• wet stone, flint and mineral notes
• subtle herbal and savoury nuances
Aromatic intensity with incredible depth and clarity.

Palate:
Full-bodied and powerful with exceptional structure.
Expect layers of:
• concentrated orchard fruit
• pear, apple and citrus
• distinctive Grüner spice
• deep mineral backbone
• fine phenolic grip adding texture
• balanced acidity providing precision and length
A commanding wine combining richness, structure and finesse.

Finish:
Extremely long, mineral and structured with lingering spice, citrus and fine grip.

Critical Acclaim

• 99pts – Falstaff
“A monumental Grüner Veltliner of incredible depth, precision and longevity.”

• 96pts – JamesSuckling.com
“Powerful, structured and intensely mineral with outstanding length.”

About the Wine

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

Wachstum Bodenstein is a flagship bottling, representing the pinnacle of Grüner Veltliner from the estate, with:
• exceptional concentration
• profound minerality
• world-class ageing potential

Smaragd is the top tier of Wachau classification — powerful, full-bodied wines built to age.

Food Pairings

• Lobster and shellfish
• Roast pork
• Rich poultry dishes
• Asian cuisine
• Aged hard cheeses

Why We Love It

This is elite, collector-level Grüner Veltliner — powerful, complex and incredibly refined.

At $190, it delivers world-class pedigree and near-perfect critical acclaim.

A must-have for serious collectors and lovers of top-tier European whites.