Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Kollmütz PW Wachau

Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau in its dense, precise form: The Smaragd from the Ried Kollmütz shows how much tension and depth this grape variety can develop in a great site.

The Rudi Pichler winery is one of the well-known names in the Wachau. The vines of the Ried Kollmütz root in steep stone terraces on soils characterized by paragneiss; part of them are old Veltliner vines. This gives the wine a clear mineral contour.

In the nose, ripe apple and pear meet yellow fruit, mango, and grapefruit zest, plus herbal spice, sage, and the variety-typical "Pfefferl" (pepperiness). On the palate, the dry wine appears dense, tight-knit, and concentrated, but remains clearly guided. The long finish carries a stony spice.

We recommend it at 10 to 12 °C, for example with Wiener Schnitzel, fried zander with herb butter, or mature mountain cheese. A carafe two hours before serving gives the fruit space.