The Himmelstiege was originally a small steep slope in Dürnstein and became a popular Wachau wine many years ago. Today, the grapes for the Himmelstiege wines come from terraced vineyards, partly fortified with dry stone walls, and from vineyards along the Danube, mainly from Dürnstein and Loiben. The very barren soil and the exceptional exposure of the vineyards result in wines with classic Wachau fruit characteristics and minerality. Open and expressive in fragrance, playful with spicy and exotic notes; Spicy on the palate with pressure and complex aromas, very elegant and easy to drink; long-lasting. Smaragd stands for dry, dense and complex wines from the Wachau; In addition to structure and depth, emeralds also impress with their great storage potential.