What it pairs with
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Wiener Schnitzel
The classic Veltliner-Schnitzel pairing; the wine's pepper and acidity balance the fried meat. -
Grilled pike fillet
Medium body and mineral freshness match the Danube river fish. -
Spring vegetables with herb oil
The herbal-pepper notes complement a spring vegetable platter.
How to serve 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. Wiener Schnitzel, Grilled pike fillet, Spring vegetables with herb oil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Weingut PAX is based in Wösendorf, the central village of the western Wachau known for its concentration of quality producers. The Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is the estate's main label.
- 1962 — PAX family begins viticulture at Wösendorf
- 2004 — Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled under current label
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut PAX
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?
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?
Wiener Schnitzel is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pike fillet and Spring vegetables with herb oil. The classic Veltliner-Schnitzel pairing; the wine's pepper and acidity balance the fried meat.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.