In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryPeppery And Mineral finish

Aroma: white pepper, ripe pear, citrus blossom, mineral

Palate: apple flesh, grapefruit pith, pepper spice, granite

Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Tausendeimerberg site at Spitz; white pepper, pear and citrus-mineral character in a medium-bodied frame.

What it pairs with

  • Tafelspitz with chive cream and apple horseradish
    Classic Wachau pairing; the pepper-apple notes echo the dish's garnish.
  • Grilled carp with dill
    Medium body and mineral freshness suit the richly flavoured river fish.
  • Asparagus with Parma ham
    Herbal and pepper notes complement asparagus; acidity cuts through the ham fat.

History

Gritsch Mauritiushof is one of the oldest estates in central Spitz (founded 1835). The Tausendeimerberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd was first bottled in 1993, reflecting the family's commitment to the terrace sites above the village.

  1. 1835 — Mauritiushof estate established in Spitz
  2. 1993 — Tausendeimerberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled

Facts

Producer
Weingut FJ Gritsch Mauritiushof
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
1993

Tags

dry gr ner veltliner high acid medium body medium term mood easygoing mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with poultry pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price trade up single vineyard still white
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