Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 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.

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.

How to serve Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Schnitzel with potato salad, Grilled white fish, Ricotta and herb ravioli. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

What does Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, citrus blossom, ripe pear, mineral. On the palate, stone fruit, pepper spice, firm mineral acidity, medium-full body. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery and fresh finish. Smaragd Grüner Veltliner from Mathias Hirtzberger's independent Wösendorf estate: white pepper, citrus blossom and pear with firm mineral acidity.

When should I drink Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?

Schnitzel with potato salad is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled white fish and Ricotta and herb ravioli. Classic Wachau pairing: Grüner's pepper spice and acidity cut through the fried dish.

What grapes are in Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?

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

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