Johann Donabaum Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Spitzer Point
75 cl
/
14% Vol
This Gruner Veltliner is full-bodied and textured with concentrated aromas of citrus, candied peel and tropical fruits. On the palate it is well balanced with candied lemon peel flavour and an outsanding finish. Pair it with creme brulee, goat's cheese or terrine.
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Johann Donabaum Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Spitzer Point
€32.00
Ex Tax: €26.02
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Intense aromas of citrus and tropical fruits that lead into secondary aromas of honey and a flinty minerality.
Palate
The palate is beautifully textured from its time on the lees and flavours of candied citrus fruits dominate. The length is outstanding.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
Grüner Veltliner
Maturation
Maturation takes place in large oak barrels, on lees for over 10 months.
Alcohol %
14%
Estate/Producer
Johann Donabaum
Country
Austria
Region/AOC
Wachau
Vintage
2017
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now or store for up to a decade
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
WIne Magazine - 95/100
Robert Parker - 91/100
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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Customer Reviews
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