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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white pepper, floral citrus, stone fruit, mineral
Palate: spiced stone fruit, white pepper, firm acid, mineral finish
Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Spitzer Graben valley: distinctive floral and mineral character from this cooler western Wachau sub-valley, with white pepper and ripe stone fruit.
What it pairs with
- Wachau carp with potato dumplings Full-bodied peppery Grüner with freshwater fish and hearty dumplings is a traditional pairing.More wines for fish →
- Roasted chicken with lemon thyme Pepper and floral notes complement herb-roasted poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce Full body and mineral acidity handle rich pork and mushroom preparations.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
How to serve Mayer Spitz Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Spitzer Graben
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. Wachau carp with potato dumplings, Roasted chicken with lemon thyme, Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Mayer family has farmed the Spitzer Graben valley, a side valley running north from Spitz, since 1940. The cool microclimate of the Graben imparts distinctive mineral freshness and floral character to the Grüner Veltliner from this western Wachau location.
- 1982First Spitzer Graben Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Mayer estate
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Mayer Spitz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €28-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Mayer Spitz Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Spitzer Graben
What does Mayer Spitz Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Spitzer Graben taste like?
On the nose, white pepper, floral citrus, stone fruit, mineral. On the palate, spiced stone fruit, white pepper, firm acid, mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery and mineral finish. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from the Spitzer Graben valley: distinctive floral and mineral character from this cooler western Wachau sub-valley, with white pepper and ripe stone fruit.
When should I drink Mayer Spitz Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Spitzer Graben?
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 Mayer Spitz Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Spitzer Graben?
Wachau carp with potato dumplings is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roasted chicken with lemon thyme and Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce. Full-bodied peppery Grüner with freshwater fish and hearty dumplings is a traditional pairing.
What grapes are in Mayer Spitz Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Spitzer Graben?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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