A region often overlooked by consumers but a Swiss Army Knife for Sommeliers. Austria's two great varietals are Rielsing and Gruner Veltliner. Typically produced in a bone dry style with great structure and minerality. These wines can be used like finishing salt for the most complex and difficult to pair dishes.
The ancient steep terraced vineyards of the Wachau region, overlooking the Danube river are a trademark of the region. The environmental influence from the Danube and the natural scale of the vineyards provide a landscape impossible to be duplicated by other regions.