{"title":"AUSTRIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Austria_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1528650593\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAustria is a country where heritage meets a obsession for quality, producing some of the most food-friendly and precise wines in Europe. While many associate the region with its historic Danube river landscapes, the modern reality is a diverse industry focused on artisanal production and environmental integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe heart of the action lies in the east of the country, where the cool breezes from the north meet the warmer Pannonian influences from the east. This unique climatic intersection allows \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003eNiederösterreich \u003c\/b\u003e(Lower Austria) to produce the country’s signature white wine, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"285\"\u003eGrüner Veltliner\u003c\/b\u003e. This grape has become a global favorite for its signature white pepper spice, zesty acidity, and incredible versatility at the dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eMoving toward the south and east into regions like Burgenland, the focus shifts to exceptional red wines. Here, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eBlaufränkisch\u003c\/b\u003e and Zweigelt grapes thrive, offering everything from bright, crunchy fruit to deep, age-worthy complexity. Furthermore, the misty conditions around Lake Neusiedl allow for the production of world-class \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"332\"\u003enoble sweet wines\u003c\/b\u003e that are among the most concentrated and balanced on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhether you are looking for a bone-dry \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/b\u003e from the steep terraces of the Wachau or an elegant, cool-climate red, our range of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003eAustrian wines\u003c\/b\u003e represents a territory that consistently punches above its weight in terms of sheer quality and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rudi-pichler-gruner-veltliner-federspiel","title":"Rudi Pichler Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eRudi Pichler is among the elite growers of the Wachau producing wines of precision, power, and longevity. His Grüner Veltliner Federspiel comes from vineyards on the valley floor, hillsides, and upper terraces. The term Federspiel is used by members of the Vinea Wachau indicating a dry wine between 11.5% and 12.5% alcohol. Grüner Veltliner is the signature grape of Austria and produces a dry white wine with savoury aromas, spicy flavours, and good acidity. Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from the Wachau is a medium-weight wine and is fresh in style with notes of green apple, lemon and radish. Grüner Veltliner’s bright acidity and savoury character make it an ideal partner to mildly spiced Thai, and Chinese flavours. Fish and shellfish are accented by Grüner Veltliner’s citrus and mineral profile while its acidity cuts the richness of pork or ham. 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A light and fresh wine the Zero-G is intensely flavoured with typical white pepper and crisp green fruit aromas of the variety, allied to a creamy texture unique to the Wagram wine region.[#intro]Great value, award-winning expression of Austria's signature white wine grape variety...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero-G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23511215734842,"sku":"A24ZEROGGRUNERV-1","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Zero_G_Wine_Medals.jpg?v=1603457426"},{"product_id":"birgit-eichinger-gruner-veltliner-strass","title":"Birgit Eichinger Grüner Veltliner Strass 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirgit Eichinger's entry level 'Strass' Grüner Veltliner is a true village wine sourced from a selection of the estates' vineyards planted on loess, gneiss, sandstone and granite. All the grapes are hand harvested, picked early and on acidity. No maceration, cooled fermentation in stainless steel tank and then four months maturation 'sur lie' before being bottled. The nose is fresh and fruity. Lively acidity packed with fruit this is a zesty and spicy-salty expression of Grüner, wholesome and delicious! 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By combining those two characteristics the team at Bründlmayer get a really classic Grüner Veltliner with both finesse and a certain vigour. Attractive, youthful bouquet displaying fresh citrus peel flavours accompanied by fragrant notes of hay and acacia flowers. The palate is super fresh with moderate body and quite a firm structure; hints of green tea, spice and salinity in the mouthwatering finish, this is a classic western Kamptal style of Grüner Veltliner.[#intro]Sourced from different terraced vineyards a classic Grüner showing both finesse \u0026amp; vigour...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bründlmayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40017010851907,"sku":"A24BRUNDLMAYERGVT","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GrunerTerrassenBottle.jpg?v=1655901958"},{"product_id":"weingut-brundlmayer-riesling-terrassen","title":"Weingut Bründlmayer Riesling Terrassen 2023\/24","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Weingut Bründlmayer Riesling Terrassen is a very expressive style, even as a young wine and shows an extremely compact structure. A whole bouquet of white and yellow flowers (elder-acacia) rises immediately to the nose with a twist of green lemon peel, followed by some spice (anis, fennel) and mineral yeasty tones. It is super fresh on the palate, balanced by a touch of residual sugar, very pure, fragrant and yet striking with its light fruit tones like fresh vineyard peaches, a backbone of crisp acidity that highlights spice and minerals. 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The sandy loam soils with gravel provide the best conditions for the variety and result in a mineral character in the finished wine. The site is managed under sustainable viticultural practices. No herbicides or insecticides are used, and local plants are used as cover crops. The grapes were all hand harvested and quickly transported to the winery to retain freshness. After a long and gentle pressing, the juice was transferred into large Acacia casks for fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine spent 9 months ageing on its fine lees to add texture and complexity. Golden yellow colour, the Heidi Schröck \u0026amp; Söhne Furmint has a unique profile with aromas of golden apple and quince as well as delicate notes of chamomile and hay. 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