Floriana Grüner Veltliner
Floriana Grüner Veltliner
GRAPES: Grüner Veltliner
VINTAGE: 2019
REGION: Hungary
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 12.0%
PRICE: $6.99
Fellow wine lovers, it has been too long since we have shared a bottle of wine. I hope you all are cashing in on this amazing weather we are having and pretending you are somewhere more tropical than your patio. In honor of warmer weather, I thought it would be nice to taste a bottle of white wine. Now that the flowers are blooming and the temperatures are rising, many of us are looking for a crisp and refreshing wine to drink. Instead of grabbing your go-to bottle of chardonnay or sauvignon, I challenge you to consider expanding your horizons and palate and pick up a grape variety that you may not be familiar with. Put down that Pinot Grigio and pick up a Chenin Blanc, Viognier, or perhaps even a bottle of Grüner Veltliner.
You will find that most Grüner Veltliner produced comes from Austria, however, this particular bottle was produced in Hungary. They say that Grüner Veltliner is like a more exotic Sauvignon Blanc, so rather than ramble on, let’s talk tasting notes. I have a sneaky suspicion that you will want to get your hands on a few bottles of this!
TASTING NOTES:
Screwtop
Pale straw color
Dry with lots of citrus notes- lemon, lime, and a bit of grapefruit
Medium acidity but not overpowering
Crisp and refreshing- the perfect warm-weather wine
Easy to drink
Verdict:
I know it may be a bit premature, but this could be my official wine of spring. The Floriana Grüner Veltliner is such an easy wine. It would be a great bottle to sip while you are on your patio or bring to your next girls’ night. While I did find similar characteristics between this and a Sauvignon Blanc, I enjoyed it more because it didn’t have that intense acidity or pucker factor as I like to call it. It’s unusual to find a bottle of Grüner Veltliner at this price, so if you are looking for a wine that is light, bright, and screams Hello, Spring, this bottle is for you!
Until Next Time!