Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 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 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.

How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Tausendeimerberg

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. Tafelspitz with chive cream and apple horseradish, Grilled carp with dill, Asparagus with Parma ham. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Tausendeimerberg

What does Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Tausendeimerberg taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, ripe pear, citrus blossom, mineral. On the palate, apple flesh, grapefruit pith, pepper spice, granite. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a peppery and mineral finish. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Tausendeimerberg site at Spitz; white pepper, pear and citrus-mineral character in a medium-bodied frame.

When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Tausendeimerberg?

Drink 4-14 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 Tausendeimerberg?

Tafelspitz with chive cream and apple horseradish is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled carp with dill and Asparagus with Parma ham. Classic Wachau pairing; the pepper-apple notes echo the dish's garnish.

What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Tausendeimerberg?

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

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