Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Wiener Schnitzel Pepper spice and acidity cut through the breaded veal in this classic Wachau pairing.More wines for pork →
- Roasted pork belly with fennel Rich pork finds a counterbalance in the wine's firm acidity and spicy pepper.More wines for pork belly →
- Grilled sea bass with lemon Citrus and mineral notes echo the lemon-dressed fish preparation.More wines for sea bass →
How to serve Alzinger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wiener Schnitzel, Roasted pork belly with fennel, Grilled sea bass with lemon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 1987First Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Alzinger; estate builds reputation across both Grüner and Riesling
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Alzinger · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Alzinger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg
When should I drink Alzinger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Alzinger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg?
Wiener Schnitzel is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roasted pork belly with fennel and Grilled sea bass with lemon. Pepper spice and acidity cut through the breaded veal in this classic Wachau pairing.
What grapes are in Alzinger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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