What it pairs with

  • Steamed mussels in white wine
    The wine's mineral and herbal freshness echoes the wine-steamed mussels perfectly.
  • Chicken stir-fry with ginger
    Herbal and pepper notes in the wine stand up to light Asian seasonings.
  • Fresh goat's cheese with herbs
    Herb notes and citrus acidity in the wine match the fresh tang of goat's cheese.

History

Höhereck is a mid-altitude site in the Unterloiben area producing a crisper, more herbal style of Grüner Veltliner. It serves as the entry point to Alzinger's Grüner Veltliner range before the more concentrated Loibenberg Smaragd.

  1. 1990 — Höhereck Grüner Veltliner Smaragd introduced as a lighter-styled single-Ried cuvée

Facts

Producer
Weingut Alzinger
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
€45-65 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Tags

dry gr ner veltliner high acid medium body medium term mood refreshing mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price premium single vineyard still white
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