Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinriegl

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.

How to serve Prager Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinriegl

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. 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.

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

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