In the glass
Aroma: white pepper, ripe stone fruit, spiced mineral, citrus blossom
Palate: concentrated stone fruit, white pepper, exotic spice, mineral finish
Full-bodied Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Holzapfel: the site's distinctive amphibolite mineral character delivers exotic spice and concentrated stone fruit with full body.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck with apricot glaze
Exotic spice and stone fruit in the wine match the sweetness of apricot on duck. -
Grilled sea bream with herbs
The wine's spice and mineral breadth complement grilled saltwater fish. -
Aged Emmental
Nutty, semi-hard cheese echoes the exotic spice notes in the Achleiten Grüner.
History
Holzapfel's parcels in the Achleiten Ried produce one of the estate's most concentrated and complex Grüner Veltliners. The Baroque setting of the Prandtauerhof enhances the experience of tasting these wines in their home context.
- 1985 — First Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Holzapfel Prandtauerhof
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Holzapfel Prandtauerhof
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Large old oak Fuder; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985