Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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 acidityDryClean And Peppery finish

Aroma: white pepper, ripe pear, herbs, mineral

Palate: apple flesh, pepper spice, citrus, light mineral

Traditional-style Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the 1786-founded Machherndl estate at Wösendorf; honest pepper-and-pear character aged in old barrels.

What it pairs with

  • Boiled beef with root vegetables
    The wine's medium body and herbal-pepper notes complement traditional boiled meat dishes.
  • Grilled carp
    A classic Austrian riverside pairing with medium-bodied Grüner Veltliner.
  • Pumpkin soup with roasted seeds
    The wine's herbal and mineral notes lift a creamy pumpkin soup.

How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wösendorf

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. Boiled beef with root vegetables, Grilled carp, Pumpkin soup with roasted seeds. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Erich Machherndl's family has been rooted in Wösendorf since 1786. The estate produces honest, traditional Wachau wines from steep terrace sites; the Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is the flagship bottling.

  1. 1786: Machherndl family establishes the estate in Wösendorf
  2. 1992: Wösendorf Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled as a dedicated label

Facts

Producer
Weingut Erich Machherndl · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Large old barrels; minimal intervention
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 20-32 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wösendorf

What does Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wösendorf taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, ripe pear, herbs, mineral. On the palate, apple flesh, pepper spice, citrus, light mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean and peppery finish. Traditional-style Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the 1786-founded Machherndl estate at Wösendorf; honest pepper-and-pear character aged in old barrels.

When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wösendorf?

Drink 3-12 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 Wösendorf?

Boiled beef with root vegetables is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled carp and Pumpkin soup with roasted seeds. The wine's medium body and herbal-pepper notes complement traditional boiled meat dishes.

What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wösendorf?

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

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