Parker about Infinite Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2018
Fermented and aged in 500-liter tonneaux, the 2018 Grüner Veltliner Unendlich is intense in its radiant lemon yellow color. Aged on the full lees for a year and assembled about four weeks prior to bottling, the 2018 opens with a very intense, complex and finely oaky bouquet of concentrated pineapples, ripe stone fruits and some dashes of fresh lemon juice. Full-bodied, rich and round on the palate, with remarkably fine acidity and precision, this is a very intense, powerful and creamy-textured Infinite with tropical and hedonistic fruit aromas but this precise and sharp Kellerberg acidity that cuts through like a laser sword. The 2018 Unendlich is incredibly long but keeps the focus and precision and finishes not only fresh but also finessed. Incredible. The 500-liter Meursault barrels were just perfect for this wine and deliver not only an aromatic spiciness and warm complexity but also very fine tannins and this transparency that stainless steel would never have caused. This is amazing wine. Wine lovers of the world, unite and take over! The nose is very intense and stimulating, but there is nothing vulgar. The finish is enormously intense, rich and sweet but with sharp crystalline acidity that brings the wine back home to the Wachau after excursions into the Rhône and Meursault. 15.5% alcohol. Tasted at the domain in June 2021.

Suckling over Infinite Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2018
A powerful dry white with a tone of mirabelle and just a hint of caramel. This needs a lot of time to open up and show all the herbs and spices that are packed in here. But there's no doubt about the concentration. Wait as long as you can.
Description
Land | Austria |
Region | Wachau |
Rebsorten | Grüner Veltliner 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 15.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | FXPichler Winery, Oberloiben 57, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 10-12°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2021-2060 |
Parker Punkte | 100 |
Jahrgang | 2018 |
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Infinite Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2018

The Unendlich Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2018 from FX Pichler is an outstanding wine from the renowned Wachau region, known for its precise craftsmanship and excellent terroir. This Smaragd, the highest classification in the region, comes from the estate's best vineyards and showcases Grüner Veltliner at its finest.
The wine impresses with an incredibly complex nose, with aromas of ripe citrus fruits, white peaches, a hint of nuts, and floral notes. Subtle spices and mineral elements, typical of the Wachau region, also emerge. On the palate, the Unendlich Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2018 is powerful yet elegant. The acidity is lively and supports the fresh, fruity aromas, while the saline minerality lends the wine impressive depth. The finish is long and precise, leaving a delicate, almost saline note.
This wine is both powerful and expressive in its youth, yet also has great aging potential, allowing it to evolve and reveal even more nuances over the years. The Unendlich Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2018 is a magnificent example of FX Pichler's character and skill and represents an outstanding representative of Grüner Veltliner.