Underdog Grape · Austria

Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner is the crisp, high-acid white to reach for when Sauvignon Blanc starts to bore you — same zip, but with a twist of white pepper and a mineral spine no supermarket Sauvignon can match.

Tasting profile
Lime and green apple up front, a stony chill underneath, and a genuine grind of white pepper on the finish.
Where it grows
Wachau, Austria
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Wachau, Austria

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