Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Grilled sea bream with herb crust Herbal and citrus notes resonate with herb-crusted saltwater fish.More wines for fish →
- Vegetable tempura Crisp acidity and pepper spice cut through light fried vegetables.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Fresh mozzarella and tomato Light, herbal and mineral Grüner pairs naturally with a simple insalata caprese.More wines for soft cheese →
How to serve Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinriegl
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. Grilled sea bream with herb crust, Vegetable tempura, Fresh mozzarella and tomato. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Steinriegl Grüner Veltliner from Prager is lighter in style than the Achleiten bottlings, reflecting the gneiss-dominant character of the Steinriegl site compared to Achleiten's amphibolite.
- 1990First Prager Steinriegl Grüner Veltliner Smaragd as a distinct cuvée
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Prager · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Large old oak Fuder; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €40-65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinriegl
When should I drink Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinriegl?
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 Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinriegl?
Grilled sea bream with herb crust is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vegetable tempura and Fresh mozzarella and tomato. Herbal and citrus notes resonate with herb-crusted saltwater fish.
What grapes are in Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinriegl?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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