Niederösterreich Grüner Veltliner NV

A litre of Austrian white for a table worth lingering over. Bauer’s non-vintage Grüner Veltliner comes from Niederösterreich, with a light-bodied style that make it an inviting choice for lunch, an early evening cheese board, or dinner with friends and the generous one-litre bottle gives you a little more room to share.

Niederösterreich means Lower Austria, a historic regional name rather than a description of vineyard altitude. It’s one of the country’s central wine-growing regions and an important home for Grüner Veltliner, Austria’s signature white grape. Expect citrus, orchard fruit, and a peppery accent. Here, Bauer offers a straightforward and pleasurable way to explore this historic varietal. 

On the cheese board, start with fresh goat cheese or a young mountain cheese like Gruyere, with radishes and crusty bread alongside. Serve chilled in a white-wine glass and let the bottle carry you from the first snack into the meal.