At a glance

Producer

Weingut Prager

Region

Wachau, Austria

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$50-$70

Tasting profile

Tight and focused with citrus, green apple, slate mineral notes, and subtle floral hints.

Evolution: Will develop more complex petrol and honeyed notes with bottle age while retaining bright acidity.

At peak: Balanced complexity with rich texture, enhanced minerality, and layered stone fruits.

Structure

Acidity

High and crisp, characteristic of Wachau Riesling

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13.0%-13.5%

Aging potential

Excellent; capable of aging 10-15 years due to structure and terroir

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2045

Optimal window

2024 to 2048

Current status

Approaching ideal drinking window

Current condition

Fresh with pronounced minerality and vibrant acidity

The combination of Prager's meticulous vineyard management in the Achleiten vineyard and the Smaragd classification (highest Wachau ripeness level) ensures a wine with robust structure, acidity, and concentration that benefits from extended bottle aging to develop tertiary aromas and depth.

Food pairing

Excellent with seafood (especially shellfish and oily fish), poultry dishes with light sauces, Asian cuisine, and aged cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Organic viticulture, minimal intervention winemaking, use of cover crops for soil health, solar energy powered facilities, water conservation measures implemented.

Weingut Prager is a well-known boutique estate in Wachau committed to sustainable farming practices including organic and biodynamic principles. Their use of renewable energy and water-saving technologies along with careful vineyard site management limits environmental impact. Shipping predominantly within Europe further lowers carbon footprint compared to intercontinental trade.