Holzapfel Joching Grüner Veltliner Smaragd by Weingut

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Peppery And Mineral finish

Aroma: white pepper, green herbs, ripe pear, light mineral

Palate: stone fruit, peppery spice, firm acid, clean finish

Classic Joching-area Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Holzapfel: white pepper and ripe pear with full body and clean, mineral finish.

What it pairs with

Roasted chicken with garlic and herbs Pepper spice and herbal notes match garlic-herb poultry roasts.More wines for chicken and white meat →
Sautéed mushrooms on toast White pepper and earthy herbs in the wine resonate with pan-fried mushrooms.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
Prawn and avocado Crisp acidity and pepper spice cut through the richness of avocado and prawn.More wines for prawns and shrimp →

How to serve Holzapfel Joching Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

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. Roasted chicken with garlic and herbs, Sautéed mushrooms on toast, Prawn and avocado. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Holzapfel's Joching estate Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is produced from the estate's Joching-area parcels, reflecting the village's slightly warmer microclimate compared to the Loiben estates.

1986First Holzapfel Joching Grüner Veltliner Smaragd as a standalone Joching-region cuvée

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: €30-50 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1986

Frequently asked about Holzapfel Joching Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

What does Holzapfel Joching Grüner Veltliner Smaragd taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, green herbs, ripe pear, light mineral. On the palate, stone fruit, peppery spice, firm acid, clean finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery and mineral finish. Classic Joching-area Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Holzapfel: white pepper and ripe pear with full body and clean, mineral finish.

When should I drink Holzapfel Joching Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Holzapfel Joching Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?

Roasted chicken with garlic and herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sautéed mushrooms on toast and Prawn and avocado. Pepper spice and herbal notes match garlic-herb poultry roasts.

What grapes are in Holzapfel Joching Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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