Gruner Veltiner is the most widely grown grape in Austria, where white wine is the star of the show. The Domane Wachau, which is one of the largest wine growing regions in Austria is a cooperative of growers who work together to produce fine wines, we've shown you what label to look for below.
Hi folks, We recently tasted two of the Gruner Veltliners from The Domane Wachau. Both were very good, but slightly different. The variety seen on the bottle above was simply titled Gruner Veltliner Wachau, indicating that the grapes were not from any particular area within the Wachau region. This 2009 vintage was bright and fresh with flavors of kiwi, green apple, grass and white pepper on the finish. The wine was a slightly greenish yellow color and very refreshing.
The second wine we tasted while on the job (no worries, we work at an Italian wine bar and restauraunt in Providence so we're experienced professionals...we do not recommend that you taste wine on YOUR job) was the 2008 vintage titled Gruner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen, indicating the wine came from the Terrassen appellation. This wine was slightly more mellow and more yellow with notes of ripe pineapple, flowers and of course the typical white pepper spice that you will find on the finish of many Gruners.
These wines have a crisp acidity that can cut through fat and salt, making them especially suitable for rich cheeses. If you like Pinot Grigio or Arnaeis you will likely enjoy the Gruner Veltliner, and at the price ($15-20 per bottle) why not, knock yourself out.
Try it with smoked meats and Gorgonzola or with roasted chicken. I have included my easy and delicious pork tenderloin recipe which would be perfect for these wines.
Almond-Encrusted Pork Tenderloin
1- 1.5/2 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat (ask your butcher)
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. honey
2 pinches of salt
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
Few grinds of fresh pepper
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cups slivered almonds, chopped
Mix the first 6 ingredients in a ziplock bag by shaking it up to evenly coat the pork with all ingredients and let marinate overnight or a minimum of 3 hours.
Preheat your oven to 375
Spread the chopped, slivered almonds onto a baking sheet
Roll the tenderloin in the almonds and place on the baking sheet to roast in the oven for approx. 25-30 min. until the internal temperature (grab your handy meat thermometer) reaches 145 degrees
Be sure to let the pork rest until the internal temp reaches 150-155
**Make sure you allow the pork to rest for a few minutes before slicing into it to allow for maximum deliciousness!
Serve with some asparagus and a big 'ol glass of the Gruner and you are on your way to a fabulous evening!
Enjoy,
Trish and Dave
The second wine we tasted while on the job (no worries, we work at an Italian wine bar and restauraunt in Providence so we're experienced professionals...we do not recommend that you taste wine on YOUR job) was the 2008 vintage titled Gruner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen, indicating the wine came from the Terrassen appellation. This wine was slightly more mellow and more yellow with notes of ripe pineapple, flowers and of course the typical white pepper spice that you will find on the finish of many Gruners.
These wines have a crisp acidity that can cut through fat and salt, making them especially suitable for rich cheeses. If you like Pinot Grigio or Arnaeis you will likely enjoy the Gruner Veltliner, and at the price ($15-20 per bottle) why not, knock yourself out.
Try it with smoked meats and Gorgonzola or with roasted chicken. I have included my easy and delicious pork tenderloin recipe which would be perfect for these wines.
Almond-Encrusted Pork Tenderloin
1- 1.5/2 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat (ask your butcher)
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. honey
2 pinches of salt
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
Few grinds of fresh pepper
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cups slivered almonds, chopped
Mix the first 6 ingredients in a ziplock bag by shaking it up to evenly coat the pork with all ingredients and let marinate overnight or a minimum of 3 hours.
Preheat your oven to 375
Spread the chopped, slivered almonds onto a baking sheet
Roll the tenderloin in the almonds and place on the baking sheet to roast in the oven for approx. 25-30 min. until the internal temperature (grab your handy meat thermometer) reaches 145 degrees
Be sure to let the pork rest until the internal temp reaches 150-155
**Make sure you allow the pork to rest for a few minutes before slicing into it to allow for maximum deliciousness!
Serve with some asparagus and a big 'ol glass of the Gruner and you are on your way to a fabulous evening!
Enjoy,
Trish and Dave
I love a good Groovy and you certainly found a great producer. Also, check out Huber and if you want one with a real sense of place, they have a single vineyard bottling called Ober Steigen which if I recall correctly, sits on a plateau above the valley. I had a great tasting with the Huber brothers when they visited Boston.
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