Austria’s most significant
white wine variety is
Grüner Veltliner, which most probably derives from a
crossing with
Traminer. The second parent remains unconfirmed, but it is thought to be a Century old variety discovered in St. Georgen in
Burgenland.This
grape variety was named after its discovery location because, following genetic research, it could not be attributed to any known variety. It became the most widely planted grape variety in Austria in the 1950s because of the introduction then of Lenz Moser´s Hochkultur (High Culture) training system.
Grüner Veltliner delivers all
quality levels – from
light,
acidity-toned wines to the highly
ripe Prädikat wines. The site and the
yield are crucial to the
quality. Spicy,
peppery versions are preferred; so are versions showing stone
fruit notes.