Wine · Medium strength
Grüner Veltliner
White pepper and green apple — Austria's zippy answer to everything.
How to order it: The sommelier handshake. Famously friendly with vegetables, even asparagus.
Flavor profile
Sweetness3
Bitterness2
Strength4
Freshness8
Richness2
Sparkle0
Daring6
The proper serve
- Chill to 45–50°F
- White wine glass
- Famously vegetable-friendly
- Pairs: asparagus, schnitzel, sushi
- Look for Austrian 'Federspiel' or 'Smaragd'
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