What it pairs with
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Wiener Schnitzel
Pepper spice and acidity cut through the breaded veal in this classic Wachau pairing. -
Roasted pork belly with fennel
Rich pork finds a counterbalance in the wine's firm acidity and spicy pepper. -
Grilled sea bass with lemon
Citrus and mineral notes echo the lemon-dressed fish preparation.
History
Alzinger works parcels in the Loibenberg Ried that produce a richer, fuller style of Grüner Veltliner compared to the estate's linear Rieslings. This cuvée entered the range as a complement to the Steinertal Riesling, demonstrating the estate's dual expertise in both grape varieties.
- 1987 — First Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Alzinger; estate builds reputation across both Grüner and Riesling
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Alzinger
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel and old Fuder; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €50-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1987