Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean Peppery Mineral finish

Aroma: white pepper, ripe apple, citrus zest, mineral

Palate: pear flesh, pepper spice, lemon curd, granite

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Hollenburg site at the eastern gateway to the Wachau by the Forstreiter family; classic pepper-and-apple character with reliable mineral freshness.

What it pairs with

  • Wiener Schnitzel with lemon and potato salad
    Classic pairing; the wine's pepper-apple freshness and acidity are ideal for Austria's national dish.
  • Grilled white fish with herbs
    The herbal-mineral notes and medium body suit gently cooked white fish.
  • White asparagus with hollandaise
    A canonical Austrian Grüner-asparagus pairing.

How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hollenburg

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Wiener Schnitzel with lemon and potato salad, Grilled white fish with herbs, White asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Forstreiter family has farmed the Hollenburg vineyards since 1868 at the eastern edge of the Wachau where the valley opens into the Kremstal. The estate is known for its reliable weekday opening hours, rare in the Wachau.

  1. 1868: Forstreiter family establishes the estate at Hollenburg
  2. 1990: Hollenburg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled

Facts

Producer
Weingut Forstreiter · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22-34 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hollenburg

What does Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hollenburg taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, ripe apple, citrus zest, mineral. On the palate, pear flesh, pepper spice, lemon curd, granite. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean peppery mineral finish. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Hollenburg site at the eastern gateway to the Wachau by the Forstreiter family; classic pepper-and-apple character with reliable mineral freshness.

When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hollenburg?

Drink 3-12 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 Hollenburg?

Wiener Schnitzel with lemon and potato salad is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled white fish with herbs and White asparagus with hollandaise. Classic pairing; the wine's pepper-apple freshness and acidity are ideal for Austria's national dish.

What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hollenburg?

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

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