Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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

  • Veal roast with root vegetables
    The wine's weight and pepper spice are calibrated for rich, roasted white meats.
  • White asparagus with Hollandaise
    Classic Wachau pairing: the wine's spice and mineral lift bridge asparagus bitterness.
  • Pike-perch with mustard sauce
    The Danube's freshwater fish finds an ideal partner in this mineral-rich Grüner.

How to serve Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg Bergdistel

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. Veal roast with root vegetables, White asparagus with Hollandaise, Pike-perch with mustard sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Bergdistel (mountain thistle) label was created by Martin Mittelbach to distinguish his flagship Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd. The name references the wild thistles that grow on the steep Loibenberg terraces.

  1. 1990: Bergdistel label introduced for the estate's flagship Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
  2. 2000: Martin Mittelbach receives DÖW (Distilled Wines of Austria) recognition; Bergdistel becomes the estate's calling card

Facts

Producer
Weingut Tegernseerhof · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel and large old oak Fuder; no new oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€45-70 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg Bergdistel

When should I drink Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg Bergdistel?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg Bergdistel?

Veal roast with root vegetables is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include White asparagus with Hollandaise and Pike-perch with mustard sauce. The wine's weight and pepper spice are calibrated for rich, roasted white meats.

What grapes are in Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibenberg Bergdistel?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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