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Funkstille Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich 2023 (Austria)

Grüner Veltliner is the most widely-planted native grape variety grown in Austria, particularly in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) and Burgenland, and typically a Grüner Veltliner wine is crisp and fresh, thanks to its naturally high acidity.

A dry wine with a lengthy finish, this Funkstille Grüner Veltliner has aromas of green apple, grapefruit and pear on the nose, and flavours of apple, melon, and citrus fruits on the palate. It’s a very pleasant wine to drink by itself, or as an ideal match for a salad or seafood dish. It will also pair perfectly with a Wiener Schnitzel!

Available from Cambridge Wine Merch ants (£14)

Grüner Veltliner, Von den Terrassen, Winzer Krems, Niederösterreich 2020 (Austria)

Compared to other European wine regions, Austrian wines are often overlooked and underrated. That’s a pity because there are some real delights to be found. This Grüner Veltliner from Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) is a good example. A fresh, elegant wine produced from grapes grown on the loess terraces along the banks of the Danube in the Wachau Valley, it has all the characteristics of Austria’s signature white grape variety.

Pronounced aromas of blossom, apple and peach, and a touch of white pepper on the nose lead to a delicious burst of apple, lemon, peach and nectarine on the palate. A tinge of effervescence adds a little sparkle to the mix and the mineral notes and refreshing acidity make for a very well-balanced wine.

A dry wine with a lengthy finish, this is a perfectly pleasant wine to drink by itself, or as the ideal match for Wiener Schnitzel. We enjoyed it with Japanese tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) and it was just the ticket.

Available from Majestic £11.99, (Mix Six £9.99)

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Looking for something different? Try this Grüner Veltliner from Austria …

An Austrian wine with a little sparkle