Austrian Gruner Veltliner Wine On Sale

Run by siblings Martin and Sylvia Hugl, this winery prides itself on making fruity, full-flavored Grüner Veltliner that expresses the distinctive character of its well-situated 57 acre vineyard in the Ketzelsdorf-Poysdorf region of Austria. Going well beyond the traditional winemaking expertise garnered from their parents, the Hugl siblings are totally devoted to quality, limiting yields by careful pruning and green harvesting. They also emphasize careful handling of the grapes during harvest, and employ a cool fermentation in the cellar to preserve freshness of the fruit. Serving up a fresh bouquet of citrus peel and yellow fruits, this brisk, food-friendly white (which comes in a budget-friendly liter bottle) offers citrus and tropical fruit nuanced by hints of melon and freshly ground white pepper on the finish.