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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white pepper, ripe apple, citrus blossom, stone mineral
Palate: grapefruit pith, pear, pepper spice, mineral
Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Vießling hamlet at the western edge of the Wachau by the Högl family; cooler-climate pepper and mineral notes with medium body.
What it pairs with
- Breaded fried chicken with potato salad The wine's pepper and acidity are the classic Austrian companion for fried schnitzel-style dishes.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Grilled trout from the Spitzer Graben The estate's westernmost terroir produces a Grüner that pairs naturally with local mountain trout.More wines for trout →
- Green herb soup Light mineral and herbal pepper notes complement a garden herb soup.More wines for vegetables and salads →
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Vießling
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. Breaded fried chicken with potato salad, Grilled trout from the Spitzer Graben, Green herb soup. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Högl family has farmed the Vießling hamlet on the western edge of the Wachau since 1948. At 10 hectares their estate occupies a distinctly cooler terroir than central Wachau; the Vießling Smaragd is their calling card.
- 1948Högl family establishes estate at Vießling
- 1990Vießling Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Josef & Georg Högl · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 28-42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Vießling
What does Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Vießling taste like?
On the nose, white pepper, ripe apple, citrus blossom, stone mineral. On the palate, grapefruit pith, pear, pepper spice, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a peppery and mineral finish. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Vießling hamlet at the western edge of the Wachau by the Högl family; cooler-climate pepper and mineral notes with medium body.
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Vießling?
Drink 4-15 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 Vießling?
Breaded fried chicken with potato salad is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled trout from the Spitzer Graben and Green herb soup. The wine's pepper and acidity are the classic Austrian companion for fried schnitzel-style dishes.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Vießling?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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