Prager Zwerithaler Kammergut Gruner Veltliner
Pale straw color with a nose layered with green apple, pear, and white peach, and notes of white pepper, citrus zest, and crushed stone minerality. On the palate, flavors of lime, orchard fruit, and saline mineral are supported by peppery spice and stony texture. Weingut Prager is one of Austria’s most revered wine estates, with roots in the Wachau dating back to the 18th century. Under the leadership of Toni Bodenstein, the winery has become internationally recognized for producing terroir-driven wines from some of Austria’s most prized vineyard sites.
Classification: DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus)
Grape Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Feature: Sustainable, Single Vineyard
Country: Austria
Region: Niederösterreich
Appellation: Wachau
Grape Profile: Grüner Veltliner is known for its bright acidity, citrus and orchard fruit, and signature white pepper spice, often expressing green apple, pear, lemon, and mineral notes. It produces wines that are fresh, structured, and highly food-friendly, with top examples capable of aging gracefully.
Region Profile: The Wachau is one of Austria’s most prestigious wine regions, stretching along the Danube River west of Vienna. The area benefits from a cool continental climate with warm days and cool nights, helping preserve acidity while achieving full ripeness. The region’s steep terraces are composed of gneiss, granite, and loess soils, contributing to the wines’ mineral precision and structure.
Pair with: Seafood of all sorts from octopus, mussels, sea bass and oysters. Poultry. Spring vegetables like asparagus and artichokes. Rice and pasta with light sauces. Soft cheeses like goat and feta. Light Asian cuisine.
