In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1835 — Mauritiushof estate established in Spitz
- 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
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.