Knoll Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd Gruner Veltliner

Wachau, Austria

The Wachau's finest Grüner Veltliner from the Loibenberg's prime terraces — Smaragd weight with extraordinary mineral freshness. White pepper, citrus, green herbs, hazelnuts, and the distinctive Grüner Veltliner white pepper finish on ancient granite. Age-worthy and complex.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Austria's national dish and its national wine variety — the Grüner's crisp acidity cuts through the breaded veal; white pepper mirrors the wine's characteristic spice; lingonberry provides fruity contrast
• starter: Austrian spring asparagus and Grüner Veltliner is a Vienna restaurant tradition of decades; the wine's herbaceous character mirrors the vegetable; hollandaise is refreshed by the acid