The Grooviest Grüner Veltliner Food and Wine Pairings

Published by Admin on January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

What is Grüner Veltliner?

Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s most important wine grape variety. It is the most widely planted in the country and produces some of the most excellent white wines in the world. Grüner, as it a called, has many different styles from light, crisp, and fresh to richly layered, tropical, and age-worthy. Flavors and aromas include lime, apricot, green apple, slightly floral, and a distinctive peppery, radish, lentil note. 

What food does Grüner Veltliner Pair Best With? 

Grüner Veltliner is often called a “Sommelier’s Best Wine Friend.” The wine can work with challenging foods to pair with vegetables like asparagus, lentils, and artichokes. Depending on the style, lighter wines work best with raw seafood, simply prepared greens, and light cheeses, while richer Grüner’s can stand up to roasted white meats, sausages, braised fish, and rich, creamy cheeses. 

Grüner Veltliner a Wine Lovers Secret Weapon!

Market Green Salads w/ Green Goddess Dressing

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Creamy Mustard Pork Chop and Asparagus

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Zucchini Spaghetti w/ Herbs and Parmesan

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Traditional Wiener Schnitzel

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Thai Beef Curry and EggplantP

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Spinach Avocado Toast

Sautéed Chinese Greens

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Pork Soup Dumplings

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Fried Fish Tacos w/ Cilantro and Lime

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Cheese

Grüner Veltliner pairs exceptionally well with all sorts of cheeses depending upon the style of the wine. Fresh, crisp Grüner’s work with lighter goat and sheep’s milk cheeses, while rich Grüner’s from Wachau can hang with semi-firm nutty style cheeses like Comte and Gruyere. Check out the fantastic selection a few suggestions of cheeses from our favorite cheesemongers at MURRAY’S CHEESE! We can help you put together an AMAZING wine and cheese pairing experience!

Cheese for Crisp Grüner

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Cheese for Richer Grüner

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