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Nigl, Grüner Veltliner, Kremser Freiheit, Kremstal, 2008

Austria is made up of 8 wine growing regions, only 4 are of real importance [Neiderosterreich, Burgenland, Wein and Styria]. Niederosterreich is located in the northern most part of Austria. It is where the best white wines come from and home to Gruner Veltliner and Riesling. Neiderosterreich can be further broken down into 8 sub regions, Kremstal being one of them.

Gruner Veltliner typically is a pale straw color and has crisp citrus, herbal notes. General non-fruit descriptors are white pepper, lentils and radish. 

Nigl has an herbaceous, mineral nose. It has definite presence of white pepper, lime zest and quartz with a long, steely finish. Gruner Veltliner’s bright acidity and appealing spicy quality make it a delicious food wine; particularly with spicy Asian foods. Gruners also go very well with seafood, bitter greens and salads. A bottle of 2008 Nigl Gruner Veltliner costs around $30.