Weingut Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Kamptaler Terrassen 2023
Bründlmayer · Weingut Bründlmayer
Bründlmayer is one of Austria's most respected estates, and this Kamptaler Terrassen bottling is the ideal introduction to their work. It delivers everything you want from Grüner at this level: peppery snap, mineral tension, and effortless drinkability. The 2023 vintage is bright and precise, built for the table. Pair it with anything from asparagus to sushi and let the wine's acidity do the heavy lifting.
Nose
Crisp green apple and white pepper lead, followed by citrus zest and a faint herbal mintiness. Subtle stone fruit and a gentle floral quality round out a restrained, inviting nose.
Palate
Lean and mineral-driven with green apple acidity, lemon pith, and a peppery snap that is classic Grüner Veltliner. Mid-palate offers a hint of honeyed weight and melon freshness without sacrificing the wine's taut structure.
Finish
Clean, dry, and refreshing with lingering citrus and a stony mineral aftertaste. The pepper spice echoes faintly.
- Varietal
- Grüner Veltliner
- Blend
- 100% Grüner Veltliner
- Vineyards
- Terraced vineyards in Langenlois, Kamptal, on löss and crystalline rock soils
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Wiener Schnitzel with lingonberry preserves and a lemon wedge
Willi Bründlmayer has helmed his family's Langenlois estate in Austria's Kamptal region since 1980, farming terraced vineyards of löss and ancient rock to produce some of the country's most precise and age-worthy Grüner Veltliners.
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