Stadt Krems Kremstal Grüner 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 Stadt Krems is one of Austria's historic wine estates, with roots extending back more than 550 years. Unusually, the winery is owned by the city of Krems and focuses almost exclusively on the two varieties most closely associated with the region. Its vineyards are located within the Krems area, and the estate has become known for producing precise, terroir-driven wines

Classification: DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus)

Grape Varietal: Grüner Veltliner

Feature: Sustainable

Country: Austria

Region: Niederösterreich

Appellation: Kremstal

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: Kremstal surrounds the historic town of Krems along the Danube River in Lower Austria, immediately east of the Wachau. Its vineyards occupy both steep rocky terraces and rolling hills covered in deep loess, creating particularly favorable conditions for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Warm air arriving from the Pannonian basin encourages ripening during the day, while cooler influences from surrounding valleys and forests help preserve acidity at night.

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.