• Unique characteristics of Grüner Veltliner wine from Wachau - a glass of white wine beside a bouquet of flowers
    Austria,  Uncategorized

    Unique characteristics of Grüner Veltliner wine from Wachau

    If you’ve been following this blog for a while, the main grape varieties in Austria that come to mind are Grüner Veltliner and Riesling for the whites and Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Saint-Laurent for the reds. Indeed, Austria is best known for its wines made from indigenous grape varieties, Grüner Veltliner being the most widely planted. Even though Grüner Veltliner can…

  • Wachau wine - picture of landscape of Wachau
    Austria

    Wachau wine

    15 min read The Wachau Valley: let’s talk about one of my favorite places on Earth. Picture this: terraced vineyards, adorable little villages, and medieval castles watching over the Danube River. That’s the Wachau for you—a spot so special it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its history and natural beauty. It’s part of Niederösterreich, or Lower Austria, which happens…