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 acidityDryLong, Peppery And Mineral finish

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

  • 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.

How to serve Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13 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. Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad, Roasted pork with dumplings, Sautéed wild mushrooms. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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.

  1. 1938: Winzer Krems cooperative founded at Sandgrube 13 in Krems
  2. 1955: Sandgrube 13 Smaragd Grüner Veltliner established as the cooperative's premium flagship

Facts

Producer
Winzer Krems · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

What does Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, ripe pear, citrus zest, mineral stone. On the palate, stone fruit, pepper spice, medium-full body, mineral backbone. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, peppery and mineral finish. 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.

When should I drink Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13 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 Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?

Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roasted pork with dumplings and Sautéed wild mushrooms. A classic Grüner Veltliner pairing for the variety's pepper-and-green-herb profile.

What grapes are in Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd?

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

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