Weingut Bründlmayer – Grüner Veltliner L&T 2024
Located in Langenlois, in the Kamp Valley northwest of Vienna, Weingut Bründlmayer is one of Austria's leading wineries. For decades, the family has crafted wines of exceptional precision from cool, stony slopes perfectly suited to Grüner Veltliner. Meticulous vineyard work, with careful attention to the soil, moderate ripeness, and the natural freshness of the grapes, results in wines of crystalline elegance and remarkable drinkability.
The 2024 Grüner Veltliner L&T is the estate's most ethereal wine, L&T meaning light and dry. The grapes come from higher, cooler terraces with light, stony soils, where sugar formation is slower. This results in the wine being the lightest of the vintage in terms of alcohol, while still offering fully ripe aromas. The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed, fermented at low temperatures, and bottled early to preserve a vibrant freshness and sometimes a slight youthful effervescence. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, without any artificial intervention, to maintain the purity of the varietal and the tension of the terroir.
On tasting, the wine displays a pale yellow color with greenish highlights. The nose is delicate and precise, blending fresh citrus, green apple, and crisp pear with notes of white peach, light apricot, and white flowers. A touch of orange zest and a hint of white pepper recall the aromatic signature of Grüner Veltliner, complemented by an impression of damp stone that anchors the wine to its mineral origins.
On the palate, the attack is clean and immediate, driven by a lively and perfectly integrated acidity. The wine is light in alcohol but surprisingly expressive, with juicy notes of apple, lemon, grapefruit, and white peach. The texture is crisp, traversed by a delicate spicy undercurrent and a touch of white pepper that energizes the mid-palate. The finish is precise, fresh, and thirst-quenching, with a slight return of citrus and green apple, and a discreet saline minerality that prolongs the sensation of purity and lightness.
At the table, the Grüner Veltliner L&T 2024 is a white wine of immediate pleasure, ideal for aperitifs and convivial gatherings. It pairs perfectly with fresh salads, crisp vegetables, grilled or steamed fish, seafood, sushi and sashimi, or light, subtly spiced Asian cuisine. Its freshness and low alcohol content also make it a perfect match for herb-roasted poultry, vegetable quiche, Mediterranean-inspired ceviche, or fresh cheeses and soft, bloomy-rind cheeses.
Grape variety: 100% Grüner Veltliner
