In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Peppery And Fresh finish

Aroma: white pepper, citrus blossom, ripe pear, mineral

Palate: stone fruit, pepper spice, firm mineral acidity, medium-full body

Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Mathias Hirtzberger's independent Wösendorf estate: white pepper, citrus blossom and pear with firm mineral acidity.

What it pairs with

  • Schnitzel with potato salad
    Classic Wachau pairing: Grüner's pepper spice and acidity cut through the fried dish.
  • Grilled white fish
    Mineral and citrus notes complement grilled white fish.
  • Ricotta and herb ravioli
    Herbal and floral notes in the wine work well with fresh herb-filled pasta.

History

Mathias Hirtzberger established his independent winery in 2014, separate from the Franz Hirtzberger family estate. He works 4 hectares in Wösendorf on traditional terraced sites, producing a small range of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

  1. 2014 — Mathias Hirtzberger founds independent Weinhofmeisterei winery in Wösendorf
  2. 2016 — First vintage of the flagship Grüner Veltliner Smaragd released under the Weinhofmeisterei label

Facts

Producer
Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€35-55 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
2016

Tags

dry full body gr ner veltliner high acid medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with white fish price premium still white
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