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
    The quintessential Austrian Grüner-asparagus pairing.

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
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

Tags

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