Mathias Hirtzberger, Gruner Veltliner 'Treu' Federspiel, Wachau, 2019 st estephe limestone and marl

limestone and marl

Though these plots are especially well-suited to the likes of Barolo and Dolcetto d’Alba

Albarino is a Spanish variety pioneered in New Zealand

Pair with roasted red meats

Entering drinkability period a few years past vintage so enjoy now with decantation

Mathias Hirtzberger, Gruner Veltliner 'Treu' Federspiel, Wachau, 2019 st estephe limestone and marlFrom the Wachau, Niedersterreich in Austria, the label features the coat of arms of St Florian. The monastery of St Florian, in Upper Austria, had wine production site in the village from the 13th Century. On the nose it has bananas and cucumber, with a touch of yellow plum. Nice velvet start to the palate, then the acidity hits.