Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 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

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Rich And Spiced finish

Aroma: ripe peach, white pepper, spiced citrus, mineral

Palate: concentrated stone fruit, peppery spice, full texture, mineral finish

Richer, more luxuriant Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the Frauenweingärten (women's vineyards) Ried: concentrated peach and pepper spice with full body and mineral depth.

What it pairs with

  • Roasted veal with rosemary
    Concentrated Smaragd with spiced richness matches a luxury veal roast.
  • Pan-seared monkfish
    Full-bodied mineral Grüner holds its own with the firm texture of monkfish.
  • Aged Bergkäse
    Rich, full Grüner with spice finds a companion in Alpine mountain cheese.

How to serve F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Frauenweingärten

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. Roasted veal with rosemary, Pan-seared monkfish, Aged Bergkäse. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Frauenweingärten (women's vineyards) is a site with historical association with monastic or community viticulture. F.X. Pichler's version from the Loiben area produces one of their richest and most concentrated Grüner Veltliner Smaragd expressions.

  1. 1988: First Frauenweingärten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd bottled separately from the estate's main range

Facts

Producer
Weingut F.X. Pichler · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel and large old Fuder; no new oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€55-80 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1988
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Frauenweingärten

What does F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Frauenweingärten taste like?

On the nose, ripe peach, white pepper, spiced citrus, mineral. On the palate, concentrated stone fruit, peppery spice, full texture, mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, rich and spiced finish. Richer, more luxuriant Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the Frauenweingärten (women's vineyards) Ried: concentrated peach and pepper spice with full body and mineral depth.

When should I drink F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Frauenweingärten?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Frauenweingärten?

Roasted veal with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-seared monkfish and Aged Bergkäse. Concentrated Smaragd with spiced richness matches a luxury veal roast.

What grapes are in F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Frauenweingärten?

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

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