white
Grüner Veltliner
Austria's signature grape
Grape Details
Serving Temp
8-12°C
Aging Potential
2-15 years for top Smaragd wines
Origins
Austria (likely ancient crossing, first documented 18th century)
Food pairings
Wiener SchnitzelAsian cuisineVegetable dishesFresh cheeses
About the Grape
Grüner Veltliner
"Austria's signature grape"
Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most planted grape, producing everything from light, peppery quaffers to profound, age-worthy wines. Its distinctive white pepper spice and versatility with food have made it a sommelier favorite.
Flavor Profile
White pepper
defining
Green apple
prominent
Citrus
prominent
Lentil
subtle
Crisp acidity
defining
Where It Shines
Wachau, Austria
Powerful Smaragd, mineral, complex
Kamptal, Austria
Elegant, structured, terroir-driven
Kremstal, Austria
Balanced, approachable, pure
Weinviertel, Austria
Light, peppery, fresh