Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 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

  • 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 · 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.

Tags

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