In the glass
Aroma: white pepper, ripe pear, light mineral, citrus blossom
Palate: stone fruit, peppery spice, full body, clean mineral finish
Full-bodied Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the central Spitz estate: classic white pepper, ripe pear and citrus blossom with clean mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Grilled veal with herb butter
Pepper spice and full body match the richness of grilled veal. -
Fried carp with potato salad
Classic Wachau pairing: peppery Grüner with the region's traditional fried carp. -
Soft goat's cheese with herbs
Citrus and pepper in the wine complement fresh herb-crusted goat's cheese.
How to serve Özelt Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
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. Grilled veal with herb butter, Fried carp with potato salad, Soft goat's cheese with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Özelt family estate in central Spitz has been producing Grüner Veltliner and Riesling since 1865. The Smaragd tier represents the estate's most serious production from older-vine terraced sites above the Danube.
- 1985 — First Smaragd-tier Grüner Veltliner produced by Özelt under the Vinea Wachau quality system
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Özelt
- 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
- 1985
Frequently asked about Özelt Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
What does Özelt Grüner Veltliner Smaragd taste like?
On the nose, white pepper, ripe pear, light mineral, citrus blossom. On the palate, stone fruit, peppery spice, full body, clean mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery and clean finish. Full-bodied Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from the central Spitz estate: classic white pepper, ripe pear and citrus blossom with clean mineral finish.
When should I drink Özelt 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 Özelt Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?
Grilled veal with herb butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fried carp with potato salad and Soft goat's cheese with herbs. Pepper spice and full body match the richness of grilled veal.
What grapes are in Özelt Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.