Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 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.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled trout in herb butter
    Fresh herb and citrus notes in the wine directly echo the cooking style.
  • Steamed vegetables with vinaigrette
    The wine's herbal freshness complements light vegetable preparations.
  • Cheese fondue
    White pepper and acidity cut through the rich, melted cheese.

How to serve Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

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. 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.

  1. 1985: Im 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.

Tags

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