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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Grilled carp A classic Austrian riverside pairing with medium-bodied Grüner Veltliner.More wines for fish →
- Pumpkin soup with roasted seeds The wine's herbal and mineral notes lift a creamy pumpkin soup.More wines for vegetables and salads →
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wösendorf
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. 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.
- 1786Machherndl family establishes the estate in Wösendorf
- 1992Wösendorf 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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