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White grape 🇦🇹 Lower Austria, Austria

Grüner Veltliner

/ GROO-ner felt-LEE-ner / · Also known as Grüner, Weissgipfler

Austria's signature white — zesty citrus with a twist of white pepper.

Grüner Veltliner covers about a third of Austria's vineyards. Most versions are fresh, zesty and peppery, perfect as an everyday white; single-vineyard wines from the Wachau, Kamptal and Kremstal are richer and can age for many years. Look for the ‘Pfefferl’ — its white-pepper signature.

Serve at

8–10°C

Glass

White wine glass

Decanting

Not needed

Climate

Cool

Structure

How Grüner Veltliner typically feels in the mouth.

BodyMedium
AcidityMedium+
TanninNone
AlcoholMedium

Aromas & flavours

What to look for in the glass.

Fruit

LimeGreen appleGrapefruit

Green & spicy

White pepperGreen peaRadish

Rich styles

HoneyToasted nutsWet stone

Where it grows

The regions to know on a wine list.

Food pairing

Classic matches that work every time.

  • Wiener schnitzel
  • Asparagus
  • Sushi
  • Salads
  • Vietnamese dishes

Say it at the table

“Austria's favourite white — crisp citrus with a twist of white pepper. Brilliant with schnitzel and vegetables.”

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