This comes from Grüner Veltliner planted in the cooler, higher elevation sites of Birnhtal and Ackerweingärten. The fruit is harvested in the early autumn which allows for the wine to be complete and ready to drink in the early summer. This dry wine is light in body, has a modest alcohol level of 11.5%, and is refreshing and very drinkable. Pair with oysters any which way: fried, fresh or on the grill. Unoaked.
Referred to by many Americans as "Gru-Ve," this white variety is nearly synonymous with Austrian wine. It's becoming wildly popular at the moment, especially compared to its obscure origins: it's known as the ultimate food wine for its great minerality and appealing freshness. The wines are consistent and eminently drinkable at the low end, and, on the premium side of things, full-bodied,...
Austrian wine is finally getting the attention it deserves. Ever since the late 1980s, Austrian winemaking has taken a much more rigorous approach to quality control, and returned to its roots in organic viticulture.Deservedly famous for its white wines (Grüner Veltliners especially), Austria makes a number of delicious red wines as well.The most widely grown red grape in Austria is...
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