Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Roast suckling pig with fennel The wine's pepper and stone-herb notes match roast pork; acidity balances the fat.More wines for pork →
- White asparagus hollandaise Classic Wachau pairing; Grüner Veltliner and white asparagus are inseparable at the Austrian table.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Grilled Danube pikeperch The full body and mineral depth of the wine are a match for the firm-fleshed local fish.More wines for fish →
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain
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. Roast suckling pig with fennel, White asparagus hollandaise, Grilled Danube pikeperch. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Hochrain Grüner Veltliner mirrors the estate's Hochrain Riesling in its site-specific approach. First bottled as a separate cuvee from the mid-1990s.
- 1995Hochrain Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled by Rudi Pichler
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Rudi Pichler · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 48-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain?
Drink 5-18 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 Hochrain?
Roast suckling pig with fennel is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include White asparagus hollandaise and Grilled Danube pikeperch. The wine's pepper and stone-herb notes match roast pork; acidity balances the fat.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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