Name: Familie Schmelz - Best of Smaragd Grüner Veltliner
Brand: Familie Schmelz
SKU: 44050
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Familie Schmelz - Best of Smaragd Grüner Veltliner

Familie Schmelz Smaragd Grüner Veltliner is an Austrian white wine from Wachau. Straw yellow with green reflections, it offers intense aromas of yellow fruit, white pepper, and minerality. The palate is rich, spicy, and complex, with vibrant acidity and a long mineral finish. Aged in steel/wood and bottle, served at 10-12°C, it pairs well with fish, white meats, and cheeses.

Austria - Wachau
Dry white wine
Grüner Veltliner

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Colour

Straw yellow with green reflections, brilliant and crystal clear.

Bouquet

Intense aroma of yellow fruits (peach, apple), white pepper, mineral notes, and hints of aromatic herbs.

Taste

Rich, complex, and spicy, with vibrant acidity balancing structure and savouriness, leading to a long, persistent mineral finish.

Alcohol content

13.5-14% Vol.

Type of glass

Large tulip glass, to enhance complex aromas.

Pairings

Rich fish dishes, elaborate white meats, spicy Asian cuisine, aged cheeses, and flavourful vegetarian dishes.

Refinement

After fermentation, the wine ages in steel tanks or large wooden barrels, followed by a period of bottle aging.

Vinification

Controlled fermentation at low temperatures, often with partial or complete malolactic fermentation for complexity and softness.

10-12°C