Austrian White Wine: Crisp, Peppery Grüner Veltliner & Riesling

Popular Austrian White Wine Styles

Grüner Veltliner is the star, and Austria's calling card. Expect white pepper, green apple, citrus and a lively, mouth watering freshness, from light and zippy to rich and age worthy.

Austrian Riesling is the other great white, grown along the Danube in Kremstal, Kamptal and the Wachau. Bone dry and intensely mineral, it is more powerful and less sweet than its German cousin.

You will also find crisp Sauvignon Blanc from the green hills of Styria, along with a little Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay.

How to Serve Austrian White Wine

Serve Austrian whites well chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees, to keep all their zesty, peppery freshness. A standard white wine glass is all you need.

Most are made to be enjoyed young, though the finest Grüner and Riesling can age beautifully for years.

Food Pairing Ideas

Austrian white is one of the most food friendly wines of all. Grüner Veltliner is famously versatile, a dream with schnitzel, salads, asparagus and even tricky green vegetables.

Crisp Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc love seafood, roast chicken and fresh Asian flavours.

What Is Grüner Veltliner?

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's signature white grape, and one of the most food friendly whites in the world. Often shortened to Grüner, it accounts for around a third of the country's vineyards.

Grown above all along the Danube, it makes dry, refreshing whites with green apple, citrus, fresh herbs and a distinctive twist of white pepper. Lighter versions are crisp and zippy, while the finest, from the Wachau, are rich, structured and age worthy.

If you love a dry, characterful white that goes with almost anything, Grüner Veltliner is a must try.

Why Buy Austrian White Wine at YourWines?

Every Austrian white in our collection is handpicked by our team, from acclaimed Kremstal estates to boutique Danube growers, all chosen for quality and value. Whatever the occasion, there is an Austrian white here to discover.

Explore our wider white wine range, discover more Riesling from around the world, or browse other crisp, aromatic styles in our Sauvignon Blanc collection.

Keeping it dry? Our dry white wine selection is full of fresh ideas, or step back to the full Austrian wine range to explore everything the country offers.