white grape

Grüner Veltliner

Cool, continental Austria; the signature grape of Vienna and Wachau.

Known as: G.V., Grüner, Green Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's national grape, a bright, peppery white that has taken the sommelier world by storm.

Its signature note of white pepper and Snappy citrus make it a legendary food companion, from asparagus to spicy Asian cuisine.

For the buyer, Grüner is a sophisticated alternative to Sauvignon and Riesling, and superb value from its homeland.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

white peppercitrusgreen appleherbaceous

Flavour

white pepperlimegreen peastone fruitherbs

Food Pairing

· asparagus
· wiener schnitzel
· sushi
· spicy noodle dishes

Notable Grüner Veltliner Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Grüner Veltliner.

★ Top Pick

white

Ried Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Riserva

Wachau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Ried Achleiten Grüner Veltliner Riserva is an white wine from Austria, in the Wachau region (Lower Austria, along a dramatic 30km stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems.), made principally from Grüner Veltliner. a reserve-tier Ried Achleiten grüner veltliner that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$71–$135 est. retail

★ Top Pick

white

Adelaide Hills Grüner Veltliner

Adelaide Hills · 2024 (representative vintage)

Adelaide Hills Grüner Veltliner is an white wine from Australia, in the Adelaide Hills region (South Australia, just 15 minutes east of Adelaide, sprawling across the cool Mount Lofty Ranges.), made principally from Grüner Veltliner. a house-style Adelaide Hills grüner veltliner that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

★ Top Pick

white

Marlborough Grüner Veltliner

Marlborough · 2024 (representative vintage)

Marlborough Grüner Veltliner is an white wine from New Zealand, in the Marlborough region (Northeastern corner of New Zealand's South Island, around the town of Blenheim.), made principally from Grüner Veltliner. a house-style Marlborough grüner veltliner that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

white

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Wachau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Wachau Grüner Veltliner is an white wine from Austria, in the Wachau region (Lower Austria, along a dramatic 30km stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems.), made principally from Grüner Veltliner. a house-style Wachau grüner veltliner that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

white

Wachau Grüner Veltliner Riserva

Wachau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Wachau Grüner Veltliner Riserva is an white wine from Austria, in the Wachau region (Lower Austria, along a dramatic 30km stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems.), made principally from Grüner Veltliner. a reserve-tier Wachau grüner veltliner that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$35–$65 est. retail

white

Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Riserva

Wachau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Riserva is an white wine from Austria, in the Wachau region (Lower Austria, along a dramatic 30km stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems.), made principally from Grüner Veltliner. a reserve-tier Loibenberg grüner veltliner that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$53–$100 est. retail