The Achleiten vineyard is known for wines with great individuality. The wine presents itself expressively on the nose with pronounced floral notes, vineyard peach, fresh herbs, and delicate spices, white pepper, and dark, smoky minerality. The body is juicy and concentrated, with tremendous extract, dense and refined exoticism beautifully balanced with fresh acidity, and a long, mineral-spiced finish. This wine pairs well with classic Austrian dishes such as Tafelspitz with apple, horseradish, and chive sauce, or veal offal stew. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd harmonizes particularly well with intensely flavored Asian dishes; try Thai Som Tam (spicy papaya salad). Charming in its youth, reaching its first peak after 3-5 years, Grüner Veltliner from the Achleiten vineyard can also age for 15 years or more.