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Structure
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
Aroma: white pepper, ripe pear, citrus blossom, stone mineral
Palate: apple, pepper spice, grapefruit, light granite
Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Mariental site; medium-bodied with white-pepper, pear and citrus-mineral character typical of Spitz Grüner.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with tarragon
The herbal notes in the wine mirror the tarragon; medium body suits poultry. -
Grilled zander with mustard sauce
Classic Wachau freshwater fish pairs naturally with the local Grüner Veltliner. -
Potato goulash with marjoram
Hearty Austrian vegetable dishes suit the medium body and herbal pepper character.
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Mariental
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. Roast chicken with tarragon, Grilled zander with mustard sauce, Potato goulash with marjoram. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Mariental is a site in the Spitz area producing Grüner Veltliner Smaragd in a typical medium-weight Spitz style. First bottled by Donabaum in 2000.
- 2000: Mariental Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled by Donabaum
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Johann Donabaum · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 28-42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Mariental
What does Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Mariental taste like?
On the nose, white pepper, ripe pear, citrus blossom, stone mineral. On the palate, apple, pepper spice, grapefruit, light granite. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean peppery mineral finish. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Mariental site; medium-bodied with white-pepper, pear and citrus-mineral character typical of Spitz Grüner.
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Mariental?
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 Mariental?
Roast chicken with tarragon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled zander with mustard sauce and Potato goulash with marjoram. The herbal notes in the wine mirror the tarragon; medium body suits poultry.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Mariental?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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