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World Famous Grapes

Grüner Veltliner

Verdejo

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most famous grape.

Grüner Veltliner Flavors

Citrus and Peach are typical Grüner Veltliner flavors, with delicate hints of Herbs and Pepper.

Lemon
Lemon
Lime
Lime
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Gooseberry
Gooseberry
Peach
Peach
Asparagus
Asparagus
Herbs
Herbs
Pepper
White Pepper

About Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner can take many characters:

It can be light bodied, with fresh and crisp flavors of exotic citrus combined with nuts and spices followed by a fizzy high acidity.

Much like Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling, unripe grapes can give a distinctive lime flavor, ripe grapes produce flavors of lemon and grapefruit, and highly ripe grapes add flavors of peaches and nectarines.

Grüner Veltliner can hold vegetal and herbal notes of green peppers, tarragon, and green beans.

It can also be fuller bodied and more complex like Chardonnay.

Light wines pair very well with shrimps and salads.

Bold wines pair well with crab, lobster, and fish with fat sauces. They also pair well with white meat like chicken, veal, and pork.


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