Grüner Veltliner wine

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's white pride and a grape variety gaining increasing international recognition. Known for its fresh character, vibrant acidity, and spicy notes, Grüner Veltliner produces wines that are both refreshing when young and complex and refined with longer aging. At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find a wide selection of Grüner Veltliner, from light, everyday styles to premium Smaragd wines from the Wachau region.

What is Grüner Veltliner?

Grüner Veltliner is a white grape variety that covers more than a third of all Austrian vineyards. It is known for its versatility: from light, crisp, dry wines to powerful, oak-aged varieties. A subtle spiciness, often described as white pepper, is one of this grape's most recognizable characteristics.

Origin and vineyards

The main appellations of Grüner Veltliner are located in Lower Austria, including regions such as the Wachau, Kamptal, and Kremstal. The combination of loess and slate soils, cool nights, and warm days produces aromatic grapes with an excellent balance of ripe fruit and crisp acidity. The quality classifications in the Wachau (Steinfeder, Federspiel, and Smaragd) demonstrate the versatility of Grüner Veltliner, from light and elegant to full-bodied and powerful.

Grape and style

Grüner Veltliner produces wines with a pale straw-yellow color that often has a greenish sheen in younger wines. More mature varieties and oak-aged styles develop a deeper golden-yellow hue. The aroma reveals fresh aromas of apple, pear, and citrus, often combined with the characteristic spiciness and sometimes a hint of minerality. Fuller-bodied styles also reveal notes of stone fruit and honey.

Storage and serving

Most Grüner Veltliner is meant to be enjoyed young, within three to five years, but top wines from the Wachau or Kamptal can age for ten years or longer, developing additional depth and complexity. Serve the wine at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius for fresh styles and 10 to 12 degrees Celsius for fuller varieties.

Buy Grüner Veltliner at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Grüner Veltliner in every style, from refreshing entry-level wines to powerful Smaragd classics. So you're sure to find the perfect choice, whether you're looking for a light summer wine or a gourmet accompaniment.