Franz Hirtzberger

Setzberg Smaragd Riesling

9.411 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
Riesling
Top Notes For
Eric Guido

The 2011 Setzberg has gained significant richness since my last taste a year ago. Tonight I found a seductive bouquet of ripe peach, mango and hints of lime, followed by smoky minerality and spring florals. On the palate, silky textures with weighty persistence gave way flavors of ripe apple, mango, sweet herbs and a twang of citrus driven acidity. It finished with caking minerality, hints of peach tea and a buzz of green apple acidity. Color me impressed.

The 2011 Setzberg has gained significant richness since my last taste a year ago. Tonight I found a seductive bouquet of ripe peach, mango and hints of lime, followed by smoky minerality and spring florals. On the palate, silky textures with weighty persistence gave way flavors of ripe apple, mango, sweet herbs and a twang of citrus driven acidity. It finished with caking minerality, hints of peach tea and a buzz of green apple acidity. Color me impressed.

Feb 8th, 2017
Jeremy Noye

CEO Morrell & Company

9.4

While 2011 not my fave vintage in Austria this wine was an absolute delight tonight. Lemon zest slate white flowers peach blossoms and that's just the nose!

While 2011 not my fave vintage in Austria this wine was an absolute delight tonight. Lemon zest slate white flowers peach blossoms and that's just the nose!

Jul 26th, 2014
Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

10

A wine of great focus, clarity & impeccable balance: #RieslingOnARainyDay

A wine of great focus, clarity & impeccable balance: #RieslingOnARainyDay

Nov 27th, 2012
Jason Kissane

Lovely. Young and tight but plenty of potential. If you have this sit on it for a few more years.

Lovely. Young and tight but plenty of potential. If you have this sit on it for a few more years.

Mar 17th, 2015
Izek Jasper

Izek had this 7 years ago

Izek had this 7 years ago

Oct 20th, 2017
Damien Lehoux

Damien had this 10 years ago

Damien had this 10 years ago

May 15th, 2015
Izek Jasper

Izek had this 10 years ago

Izek had this 10 years ago

Aug 28th, 2014
Josh Orr

Josh had this 11 years ago

Josh had this 11 years ago

Nov 12th, 2013
Michael Schuster

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

Nov 12th, 2016
Thomas Rudigier

Thomas had this 9 years ago

Thomas had this 9 years ago

Nov 18th, 2015