{"product_id":"franz-hirtzberger-smagrad-riesling-2022","title":"Franz Hirtzberger 'Setzberg' Smaragd Riesling 2022","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFranz Hirtzberger 'Setzberg' Smaragd Riesling 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFranz Hirtzberger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Setzberg Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e (often labeled \u003cem data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"75\"\u003eRiesling Ried Setzberg Smaragd\u003c\/em\u003e) is a benchmark dry Riesling from Austria’s top-tier Wachau region—one that serious wine drinkers tend to recognize immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"238\"\u003eHere’s a clear breakdown of what it is and why it matters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"303\" data-section-id=\"1nwengb\"\u003e🍇 Origin \u0026amp; style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"324\" data-section-id=\"hqtc82\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWachau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (one of the world’s elite white wine regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"424\" data-section-id=\"vpi7lt\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eRied Setzberg\u003c\/em\u003e — a cooler, elevated site near Spitz known for \u003cstrong data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eprecision and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"534\" data-section-id=\"dm7gof\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"536\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirtzberger is considered a \u003cstrong data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"578\"\u003etop (often “cult”) Austrian producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"621\" data-section-id=\"1n04tz8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"643\"\u003eSmaragd\u003c\/em\u003e (Wachau’s highest ripeness\/quality level — powerful, age-worthy dry wines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"729\"\u003eThe estate’s vineyards sit in a cool microclimate, which gives the wines \u003cstrong data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eelegant acidity and strong mineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"896\" data-section-id=\"1o1v11y\"\u003e🍷 What it tastes like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"922\"\u003eAcross vintages, the profile is very consistent but with subtle shifts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eCore profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1013\" data-section-id=\"kiuljf\"\u003eStone fruit: white peach, apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1051\" data-section-id=\"1ia7qec\"\u003eCitrus: lime, lemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1080\" data-section-id=\"a2slkx\"\u003eExotic hints: pineapple, passionfruit (in warmer years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1140\" data-section-id=\"5sjoxn\"\u003eFloral notes + pronounced minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1197\" data-section-id=\"1524gv9\"\u003eDry (no noticeable sugar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1225\" data-section-id=\"1imv873\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003eHigh acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e (bright, linear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1261\" data-section-id=\"1a1w3r3\"\u003eMedium–full body for Riesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1293\" data-section-id=\"gc3z7m\"\u003eLong, mineral-driven finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003eExample tasting note (typical style):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1364\" data-section-id=\"1t2flhm\"\u003e“White peach, tropical fruit, floral tones… juicy, elegant, fresh acidity, mineral-citrus finish.” \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1506\"\u003eAnother vintage shows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1529\" data-section-id=\"eax4pu\"\u003e“Peach, pineapple, lime zest… bold acidity and mineral-lemon finish.” \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1645\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1647\" data-section-id=\"uuu6px\"\u003e⭐ Quality \u0026amp; reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1673\" data-section-id=\"1jm1rgn\"\u003eRegularly scores \u003cstrong data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e94–96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e from critics \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1763\" data-section-id=\"k3vm6w\"\u003eKnown for:\n\u003cul data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1778\" data-section-id=\"lx2iva\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003ePrecision + purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1805\" data-section-id=\"9qn20\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003eStrong ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e (often 10–20+ years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1858\" data-section-id=\"1xcpdw3\"\u003eA balance of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1873\"\u003epower and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003eWithin Austria, Hirtzberger sits alongside names like F.X. Pichler as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1968\"\u003ereference-point producer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2002\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"2004\" data-section-id=\"1a298wa\"\u003e⛰️ What makes Setzberg special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"2038\"\u003eSetzberg is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2339\" data-start=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2051\" data-section-id=\"1wtqnx5\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2055\"\u003ecooler site\u003c\/strong\u003e → more tension and acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2100\" data-section-id=\"8cyraw\"\u003ePlanted on \u003cstrong data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003egneiss (rocky soils)\u003c\/strong\u003e → strong mineral character \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2339\" data-start=\"2205\" data-section-id=\"1g5yvzh\"\u003eTypically produces wines that are:\n\u003cul data-end=\"2339\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2284\" data-start=\"2244\" data-section-id=\"17ed60\"\u003eSlightly more \u003cstrong data-end=\"2282\" data-start=\"2260\"\u003elinear and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2339\" data-start=\"2287\" data-section-id=\"lyfyq0\"\u003eLess opulent than richer sites like Singerriedel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2341\"\u003eThink: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2348\"\u003efocus and structure over sheer power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2414\" data-start=\"2395\" data-section-id=\"11leqbn\"\u003e🍽️ Food pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2471\" data-start=\"2415\"\u003eThis wine is extremely versatile because of its acidity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2472\" data-section-id=\"odutkl\"\u003eSeafood (especially scallops, prawns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2567\" data-start=\"2512\" data-section-id=\"13dcs4x\"\u003eAsian cuisine (Thai, Vietnamese, mildly spicy dishes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2568\" data-section-id=\"rev2x5\"\u003ePork or roast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2592\" data-section-id=\"wpfnef\"\u003eSalty or umami-rich foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2624\" data-start=\"2621\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2643\" data-start=\"2626\" data-section-id=\"18xij8a\"\u003e🧠 Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2685\" data-start=\"2644\"\u003eFranz Hirtzberger’s Setzberg Riesling is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2686\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2686\" data-section-id=\"1jhpoa3\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003etop-tier dry Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2778\" data-start=\"2716\" data-section-id=\"f8ucom\"\u003eCombining \u003cstrong data-end=\"2778\" data-start=\"2728\"\u003eintensity, minerality, and razor-sharp acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2779\" data-section-id=\"js2ovq\"\u003eBuilt to drink now \u003cem data-end=\"2804\" data-start=\"2800\"\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e cellar for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2823\"\u003eIf you like \u003cstrong data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003eserious, structured white wines (think Chablis or top German Riesling)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sits comfortably in that league—just with a distinctly Austrian personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2997\" data-start=\"2994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellarhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48558580662499,"sku":null,"price":153.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9568\/6371\/files\/franz1.png?v=1776397292","url":"https:\/\/crookeddrinks.com.au\/products\/franz-hirtzberger-smagrad-riesling-2022","provider":"Crooked Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}