Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong And Mineral finish

Aroma: white pepper, stone fruit, exotic mineral, citrus blossom

Palate: pear flesh, grapefruit, mineral slate, pepper spice

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Achleiten parcels farmed by the Bernhard family of Weissenkirchen; the classic Achleiten mineral-and-pepper profile at a more accessible price than the big estates.

What it pairs with

  • Roast veal with vegetables
    Full body and pepper character suit a classic Austrian veal roast.
  • White asparagus with butter
    A canonical Wachau pairing; Achleiten Grüner and white asparagus.
  • Grilled pikeperch
    The wine's mineral depth and acidity are ideal with this key Danube fish.

How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast veal with vegetables, White asparagus with butter, Grilled pikeperch. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Bernhard family owns parcels in the celebrated Achleiten Ried above Weissenkirchen. This three-generation estate bottles its Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd as the flagship wine.

  1. 1928: Bernhard family begins estate bottling at Weissenkirchen
  2. 2001: Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled

Facts

Producer
Weingut Bernhard · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22-35 at retail
Drinking window
4-14 from vintage
First vintage
2001

Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten

What does Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, stone fruit, exotic mineral, citrus blossom. On the palate, pear flesh, grapefruit, mineral slate, pepper spice. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long and mineral finish. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Achleiten parcels farmed by the Bernhard family of Weissenkirchen; the classic Achleiten mineral-and-pepper profile at a more accessible price than the big estates.

When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten?

Drink 4-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten?

Roast veal with vegetables is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include White asparagus with butter and Grilled pikeperch. Full body and pepper character suit a classic Austrian veal roast.

What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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