Franz Xaver Pichler Durnsteiner Gruner Veltliner 2023 750ml

A dynamic, racy white in a pure style. Crunchy green plum, lilac and fresh agave notes are taut and tangy, with beautiful floral high tones. Plush and perfectly ripe on the palate, powered by an almost effervescent acidity. Jolts of white pepper and fresh-cut chives add to the savory appeal. Drink now through 2032. 100 cases imported.

• Country: Austria
• Region: Wachau
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Gruner Veltliner

Gruner Veltliner is a pale skinned white wine grape varietal most closely associated with central European countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In recent years, it has spread somewhat to several New World countries, where it is becoming gradually more popular and regularly seen in wine stores. One of the main attractions of this grape varietal for winemakers is the fact that it is highly versatile, and can be used for the production of several different wine styles, including young, dry white wines, excellent sparkling wines, and it is also a grape varietal which is well suited for aging Gruner Veltliner has the ability to express much of its terroir, and the best examples are generally those which are full of delightfully mineral-rich flavors alongside the more usual notes of citrus fruits and peach.