Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Frauenweingärten

What it pairs with

• Chicken breast with cream and mushroom
  The wine's fullness and pepper spice support creamy poultry sauces.
• Baked river trout
  Spiced pear and citrus complement baked freshwater fish.
• Semi-hard cheese platter
  Ripe fruit and medium acidity make a versatile match for a range of cheeses.

How to serve Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Frauenweingärten

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. Chicken breast with cream and mushroom, Baked river trout, Semi-hard cheese platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Frauenweingärten (women's vineyards) is a site with historical associations with Benedictine religious communities in the Wachau. Tegernseerhof's parcels here produce a more approachable, early-drinking Smaragd style.

1. 1995 — First Frauenweingärten Grüner Veltliner Smaragd as a standalone cuvée

Facts

Producer

Weingut Tegernseerhof

Grapes

Grüner Veltliner

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Stainless steel; no oak

ABV

13.5%

Price

€40-65 at retail

Drinking window

4-12 from vintage

First vintage

1995

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