COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Familie Schmelz
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Schmelz Pichl Point Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is a white wine from the Wachau region of Austria, produced by Weingut Familie Schmelz. The wine carries the 'Smaragd' classification, indicating it is made from the ripest grapes and represents the most powerful style of Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau. The fruit for this wine is sourced from the Pichl Point vineyard in Joching. Weingut Familie Schmelz has a long-standing history in the Wachau, with over 150 years of family winemaking tradition focused on Grüner Veltliner. The Wachau region's unique landscape and climate are integral to the development of its wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Smaragd is the highest quality classification for dry white wines in the Wachau.
Fact 02
Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most planted grape variety.
Fact 03
The Pichl Point vineyard is known for its specific terroir contributing to wine character.
Fact 04
The Schmelz family has been making wine for over 150 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Schmelz Pichl Point Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is produced through fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an eight-month aging period on its lees. This technique involves allowing the wine to mature in contact with the spent yeast cells, which can contribute to texture and complexity. The grapes are harvested at a level of ripeness that aligns with the Smaragd classification, signifying a focus on achieving concentration and power in the final wine.
