Gruner Veltliner



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The primary fruit flavors in Grüner Veltliner are lime, lemon and grapefruit. There is also a green and herbaceous flavor that is often described as white pepper. However, what makes Grüner Veltliner wine so unique is its signature vein of acidity that explodes in your mouth like pop rocks. More affordable Grüner Veltliner (around the $10-20 mark) loses this acid burst quickly after every sip, but high quality Grüner wine will have a delicate tingly aftertaste.



Grüner Veltliner Taste Profile

FRUIT FLAVORS (berries, fruit, citrus)
Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit, Nectarine
OTHER (herb, spice, flower, mineral, earth, other)
White Pepper, Iris, Green Bean, Radish, Lovage, Tarragon, Ginger, Honey
OAK FLAVORS (flavors added with oak aging)
Brazil Nut, Cream, Wax Pepper
GRŰNER VELTLINER SERVING TEMPERATURE
46 ºF (7 ºC)
ACIDITY
High
SIMILAR VARIETIES
Dry Riesling, Grenache Blanc, Muscadet, Picpoul, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Colombard, Gros Manseng
SYNONYMS
Veltlinské Zelené (Czech)