2023 Alzinger ‘Loibenberg’ Gruner Veltliner Smaragd

A stunning expression from one of the Wachau’s greatest vineyards

a masterclass in balance

95 Points – Falstaff | 94 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Wachau, Austria
RRP $92 | Single-Vineyard Grüner Veltliner | Textural • Powerful • Precise

“A stunning expression from one of the Wachau’s greatest vineyards — ripe fruit, white-pepper spice and crystalline minerality in perfect harmony.”

🍷 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright straw-gold with subtle green edges — luminous and refined.
Aroma: White peach, ripe pear and lemon zest with hints of chamomile, crushed herbs and flinty minerality.
Palate: Concentrated yet poised. Layers of stone fruit, citrus and gentle spice unfold across a creamy, chalk-textured palate supported by refreshing acidity.
Finish: Long and mineral-driven — an elegant balance of richness, spice and stony precision.

⭐ Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – Falstaff
  “Complex and finely balanced. Juicy fruit meets pepper, herbs and a mineral backbone. Full, structured and effortlessly elegant — a textbook Loibenberg.”

• 94 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Ripe and expressive with pear, apple and citrus aromas. Medium-to-full-bodied with creamy texture, fine minerality and excellent length.”

🏞️ Vineyard & Winemaking

The Loibenberg Vineyard, one of the Wachau’s most celebrated single sites, rises steeply above the Danube on sun-soaked terraces of gneiss and mica-schist.
Its warm exposition and stony soils create powerful yet refined Grüner Veltliner with exceptional depth and energy.

At Weingut Alzinger, purity and precision are paramount:

• Hand-harvested fruit from estate terraces

• Whole-bunch pressing for delicacy and freshness

• Fermentation in stainless steel and large neutral oak

• Extended lees aging for texture and integration

The result is a wine of grandeur and clarity, where ripe fruit, spice and minerality converge in perfect proportion.

🌿 Region

Wachau, Austria – Smaragd Classification
“Smaragd” designates the highest quality level in the Wachau — full-bodied, complex and age-worthy.
Alzinger’s 2023 Loibenberg captures both the power of the site and the purity of the estate’s style, balancing concentration with finesse.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Wiener schnitzel with lemon and herbs

• Grilled lobster or scallops with citrus butter

• Roast chicken with thyme and garlic

• Mushroom risotto or veal schnitzel

• Aged alpine cheeses (Comté, Gruyère)

Why We Love It

The 2023 Alzinger ‘Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is a masterclass in balance — generous fruit, savoury spice and pure mineral drive.
With 95 points from Falstaff and 94 from James Suckling, it delivers world-class quality and age-worthy elegance at remarkable value.

A wine that defines the essence of Wachau Grüner — textural, focused and profoundly expressive.

Elegant. Mineral. Enduring.
The 2023 Alzinger ‘Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is a 95-point Austrian icon — precision and power in perfect balance.