In the glass
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
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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.
- 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 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.
- 1868 — Forstreiter family establishes the estate at Hollenburg
- 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
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.