Riesling and grüner veltliner are perfect grapes for the summery dinner table. Here we recommend wines from some of our favourite Austrian producers, masters of these two grapes. These producers are very good, you will not be disappointed by any of their wines.
Weingut Leth Grüner Veltliner Klassik 2022, Wagram (~10 euro): This wine is light and crisp, with hints of citrus and peach. It has a refreshing acidity and a smooth finish that reflects the characteristics of the grape. Weingut Leth in Wagram is run by dynamic Franz Leth and his family. They own 52 hectares and work with grape growers for another 30 hectares. The wines are now organic.
Weingut Sepp Moser Von den Terrassen Gruner Veltliner 2021 (~18 euro). This wine offers a lovely blend of spice and grapefruit on the nose. The palate is lively and harmonious, the finish dry and crisp. Weingut Sepp Moser recently changed names to Vitikultur Moser so look for both names. An exciting producer making both classic and more unusual wines. Organic and biodynamic since many years. Very much into sustainability.
Jurtschitsch Langenlois Riesling 2021, Kamptal (~15 euro): A riesling packed with zesty citrus, exotic spice, and fragrant orange blossoms. It has a full-bodied and lively character that is quintessential of the grape. Jurschitsch has 60 hectares of organic vineyards. For the family Jurschitsch the differences in soil and terroir are essential and what makes the different characters of the wine.
Domäne Wachau Riesling Smaragd Ried Loibenberg 2021, (~20 euro). A lovely nose of tropical fruit and orange peel, complemented by a balanced acidity. The finish is long and refreshing, with citrus fruit dominating the palate. A delicious treat. “Domäne Wachau is also a family business, just that we are 250 families,” says Roman Horvath, director of this small cooperative with consistently high quality. All the families are in Wachau.
