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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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
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.
How to serve Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast duck with apricot glaze, Grilled sea bream with herbs, Aged Emmental. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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 · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten
What does Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten taste like?
On the nose, white pepper, ripe stone fruit, spiced mineral, citrus blossom. On the palate, concentrated stone fruit, white pepper, exotic spice, mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, exotic-spiced and 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.
When should I drink Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten?
Roast duck with apricot glaze is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sea bream with herbs and Aged Emmental. Exotic spice and stone fruit in the wine match the sweetness of apricot on duck.
What grapes are in Holzapfel Prandtauerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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