Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Wiener Schnitzel The classic Veltliner-Schnitzel pairing; the wine's pepper and acidity balance the fried meat.More wines for pork →
- Grilled pike fillet Medium body and mineral freshness match the Danube river fish.More wines for fish →
- Spring vegetables with herb oil The herbal-pepper notes complement a spring vegetable platter.More wines for vegetables and salads →
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.
- 1962PAX family begins viticulture at Wösendorf
- 2004Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled under current label
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut PAX · visiting guide
- 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.
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