What it pairs with
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Schnitzel with cucumber salad
The wine's pepper-apple freshness is a canonical Austrian schnitzel pairing. -
Poached fish with vegetables
Gentle mineral freshness and medium body complement poached fish. -
White asparagus with butter
Classic Wachau pairing for a local Grüner Veltliner.
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
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. Schnitzel with cucumber salad, Poached fish with vegetables, White asparagus with butter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Weixelbaum family has farmed terrace sites in Weissenkirchen since 1930. Their Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is the estate's main bottling.
- 1930 — Weixelbaum family establishes estate in Weissenkirchen
- 2002 — Grüner Veltliner Smaragd first bottled under current label
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Weixelbaum
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?
Drink 3-10 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?
Schnitzel with cucumber salad is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poached fish with vegetables and White asparagus with butter. The wine's pepper-apple freshness is a canonical Austrian schnitzel pairing.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.