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 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.

How to serve Riesling 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. Fried Wachau perch with lemon wedge, Crayfish bisque, Herb-roasted chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Riesling Smaragd Tausendeimerberg

What does Riesling Smaragd Tausendeimerberg taste like?

On the nose, citrus zest, white peach, granite, chamomile. On the palate, lime pith, pear, mineral slate, white pepper. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a mineral and fresh finish. Riesling Smaragd from the Tausendeimerberg site at Spitz by Gritsch Mauritiushof; citrus-and-mineral driven with medium body and fresh acidity.

When should I drink Riesling 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 Riesling Smaragd Tausendeimerberg?

Fried Wachau perch with lemon wedge is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crayfish bisque and Herb-roasted chicken. The wine's citrus acidity and mineral depth are classic partners for Danube freshwater fish.

What grapes are in Riesling Smaragd Tausendeimerberg?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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