Grüner Veltliner Riede Braunsdorfer „Fuchs & Dachs“ 2017

Wine Description for Grüner Veltliner Riede Braunsdorfer „Fuchs & Dachs“ 2017 by HM Lang

Colour & Appearance

Radiant, pale golden yellow with silvery reflections – a visual promise of freshness and elegance in the glass.

Nose

Here reveals itself the full class of a mature Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau: ripe pear and juicy apple dominate, underpinned by white flowers. Despite the concentrated fruitiness, the bouquet is remarkably fine and almost ethereal – a dancing lightness that one rarely finds at this intensity.

Palate

The wine confirms on the palate what the nose promises: multifaceted structure meets precise, invigorating acidity that glides elegantly across the tongue. Powerful, yet never heavy, this Veltliner combines finesse with substance. At 12.5% alcohol, it remains playful and uplifting – a wine that inspires rather than dominates.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering freshness and fine minerality that refreshes the palate and invites the next encounter.

Terroir & Origin

The Riede Braunsdorfer near Krems counts among the characterful vineyard sites of the region. HM Lang masterfully understands how to capture the terroir of the Wachau-adjacent Krems vineyards in the bottle – with respect for the grape and the soil.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Vinified as a pure varietal from Grüner Veltliner, this 2017 shows the mature side of Austria’s signature grape variety. The vintage has had time to develop and presents itself today in prime drinking condition – balanced between youthful freshness and developed complexity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A versatile food companion: Excellent with turbot in tarragon white wine butter, crispy spring chicken on spinach salad with pomegranate or vegetarian creations such as white tomato mousse with cucumber and basil. The acidity structure makes it an ideal partner for fish and light meats.

Special Characteristics

The poetic name „Fuchs & Dachs“ stands for a wine that unites cleverness with earthiness – just like the two animals that give the vineyard site its name. A Veltliner for connoisseurs, demonstrating how magnificently Austrian white wines can mature.