Along the banks of the Danube River, Austria, lies the region of Niederösterreich, an area perfectly suited to producing Grüner Veltliner wines of the highest quality. The Besas Grüner Veltliner is a racy, spicy and perfumed example of Austria’s best-loved viticultural child. White pepper, peach flesh and ripe pear hit you on the nose, leading to heady blossom notes. The palate is fresh and lifted with notes of lime zest, orange peel, nectarine and aromatic, perfumed spice. A roundness to the body balances the fruit wonderfully and gives way to a fruity, zesty finish. A food wine this most certainly is. 100% Grüner Veltliner wine has a medium body, zingy acidity, and spicy fruit profile which lends it perfectly to east Asian foods – try Thai spiced prawns or soy-glazed salmon.
