What it pairs with

  • Grilled sea bream with herb crust
    Herbal and citrus notes resonate with herb-crusted saltwater fish.
  • Vegetable tempura
    Crisp acidity and pepper spice cut through light fried vegetables.
  • Fresh mozzarella and tomato
    Light, herbal and mineral Grüner pairs naturally with a simple insalata caprese.

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.

  1. 1990 — First Prager Steinriegl Grüner Veltliner Smaragd as a distinct cuvée

Facts

Producer
Weingut Prager
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

Tags

dry gr ner veltliner high acid medium body medium term mood refreshing mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with soft cheese pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price premium single vineyard still white
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