Everything About Gruner-Veltliner Grape
"GROO-ner VELT-lee-ner" 
Gruner-Veltliner Description
Origin: Austria
History: Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most widely planted grape variety, accounting for approximately 32.6% of the country's vineyards. It became particularly widespread during the 1950s with the introduction of Lenz Moser’s high vine training system. The grape is believed to have a parentage that includes Traminer and St. Georgener-Rebe. While primarily associated with Austria, Grüner Veltliner is also cultivated in neighboring countries such as Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
Appearance: Yellow-green berries forming long but compact clusters.
Growing Traits: Grüner Veltliner thrives in the loess soils of Austria's Niederösterreich region and is well-suited to the country's cool climate. The grape ripens in mid to late October in the Northern Hemisphere and is known for its versatility, producing wines ranging from light and zesty to rich and age-worthy. It is also notable for its ability to express terroir, reflecting the characteristics of the soil and climate in which it is grown.
Food Pairing Grüner Veltliner's high acidity and distinctive peppery notes make it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. It pairs well with seafood, particularly shellfish and sushi, as well as light salads and vegetable dishes. The wine's subtle spice complements Asian cuisine, including Thai and Vietnamese dishes, and it is famously known to pair well with challenging vegetables like asparagus and artichokes.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Medium-bodied with a crisp and vibrant character, offering a harmonious balance of fruit and spice. Typically dry, though some off-dry styles are produced, especially in late-harvest wines. Negligible tannins, as it is a white wine variety, resulting in a smooth and clean finish. High acidity, contributing to its freshness and enhancing its aging potential. Moderate alcohol content, typically ranging between 11.5% and 13.5%, providing a balanced and refreshing character.
Green Apple 
Lime 
White Pepper 
Herbal 
Mineral Grüner Veltliner wines are characterized by flavors of green apple and lime, complemented by distinctive notes of white pepper and fresh herbs. The high acidity provides a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel, while the mineral undertones add complexity to the palate. In more concentrated examples, especially from regions like Wachau, the wines can exhibit a rich texture with hints of stone fruit and a lingering finish.
Regions
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Austria
•Wachau
•Kamptal
•Kremstal
•Weinviertel
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Czech Republic
•Moravia
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Slovakia
•Little Carpathians
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United States
•Oregon
•California
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Australia
•Adelaide Hills
Notable Wines and Producers
Prager Hinter der Burg Federspiel Grüner Veltliner
•Weingut Prager
F.X. Pichler 'M' Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
•F.X. Pichler
Weingut Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Terrassen
•Weingut Bründlmayer
Gruner-Veltliner FAQ
Austria
Gruner-Veltliner has a body level of 3 out of 5. Which means that Gruner-Veltliner is Moderate bodied.
Gruner-Veltliner has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Gruner-Veltliner is Dry.
Austria
Gruner-Veltliner is grown in Austria (Wachau, Kamptal, Kremstal, Weinviertel)Czech Republic (Moravia)Slovakia (Little Carpathians)United States (Oregon, California)Australia (Adelaide Hills).
Grüner Veltliner wines are characterized by flavors of green apple and lime, complemented by distinctive notes of white pepper and fresh herbs. The high acidity provides a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel, while the mineral undertones add complexity to the palate. In more concentrated examples, especially from regions like Wachau, the wines can exhibit a rich texture with hints of stone fruit and a lingering finish.
Grüner Veltliner's high acidity and distinctive peppery notes make it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. It pairs well with seafood, particularly shellfish and sushi, as well as light salads and vegetable dishes. The wine's subtle spice complements Asian cuisine, including Thai and Vietnamese dishes, and it is famously known to pair well with challenging vegetables like asparagus and artichokes.
Grüner Veltliner wines are characterized by flavors of green apple and lime, complemented by distinctive notes of white pepper and fresh herbs. The high acidity provides a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel, while the mineral undertones add complexity to the palate. In more concentrated examples, especially from regions like Wachau, the wines can exhibit a rich texture with hints of stone fruit and a lingering finish.