Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Grilled trout in herb butter Fresh herb and citrus notes in the wine directly echo the cooking style.More wines for trout →
- Steamed vegetables with vinaigrette The wine's herbal freshness complements light vegetable preparations.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Cheese fondue White pepper and acidity cut through the rich, melted cheese.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
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. Grilled trout in herb butter, Steamed vegetables with vinaigrette, Cheese fondue. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Im Weingebirge (in the wine mountains) is a name referencing the high-elevation Nikolaihof parcels above Mautern. The biodynamic estate emphasises the influence of lunar calendar and natural cellar practices in producing this cuvée.
- 1985Im Weingebirge introduced as the mid-tier Grüner Veltliner Smaragd cuvée from Nikolaihof's higher parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Nikolaihof Wachau · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Large old oak Fuder; natural yeasts; Demeter biodynamic
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- DEMETER
Frequently asked about Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
When should I drink Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge 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 Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?
Grilled trout in herb butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Steamed vegetables with vinaigrette and Cheese fondue. Fresh herb and citrus notes in the wine directly echo the cooking style.
What grapes are in Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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