Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 1962: PAX family begins viticulture at Wösendorf
  2. 2004: Grüner 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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