In the glass
Aroma: white pepper, ripe pear, citrus zest, mineral stone
Palate: stone fruit, pepper spice, medium-full body, mineral backbone
One of Austria's best-known Smaragd-tier Grüner Veltliners at its price point: classic white pepper, ripe pear and mineral backbone from the Sandgrube 13 flagship label.
What it pairs with
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Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad
A classic Grüner Veltliner pairing for the variety's pepper-and-green-herb profile. -
Roasted pork with dumplings
Full body and pepper spice handle the richness of Austrian pork and Knödel. -
Sautéed wild mushrooms
White pepper and mineral notes complement earthy forest mushrooms.
History
Winzer Krems at Sandgrube 13 is a major Austrian wine co-operative, representing over 700 growers. The Sandgrube 13 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd was established as the flagship premium cuvée in the mid-20th century and is widely exported as a recognised Smaragd-tier whites.
- 1938 — Winzer Krems cooperative founded at Sandgrube 13 in Krems
- 1955 — Sandgrube 13 Smaragd Grüner Veltliner established as the cooperative's premium flagship
Facts
- Producer
- Winzer Krems
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Kremstal DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel and large old oak; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1955