In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMineral And Fresh finish

Aroma: citrus zest, white peach, granite, chamomile

Palate: lime pith, pear, mineral slate, white pepper

Riesling Smaragd from the Tausendeimerberg site at Spitz by Gritsch Mauritiushof; citrus-and-mineral driven with medium body and fresh acidity.

What it pairs with

  • Fried Wachau perch with lemon wedge
    The wine's citrus acidity and mineral depth are classic partners for Danube freshwater fish.
  • Crayfish bisque
    Mineral freshness balances the richness of shellfish bisque.
  • Herb-roasted chicken
    Herbal mineral notes complement poultry; medium body suits the dish weight.

History

Gritsch Mauritiushof has farmed the Tausendeimerberg terraces above Spitz for generations. The Riesling Smaragd from this site was first bottled as a separate label in 1995.

  1. 1995 — Tausendeimerberg Riesling Smaragd first bottled by Gritsch Mauritiushof

Facts

Producer
Weingut FJ Gritsch Mauritiushof
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 28-42 at retail
Drinking window
4-14 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price trade up riesling single vineyard still white
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