Grüner Veltliner is the perfect white wine for grilled sausages loaded with sauerkraut & onions, BLT sandwiches smothered in mayo, pork schnitzel, smoked salmon, pasta tossed in pesto sauce, steamed asparagus, and potato leek soup. Grüner Veltliner also pairs amazingly with notoriously difficult foods such as artichokes, bell pepper and asparagus. Where other wines will fail and taste bitter, Grüner Veltliner makes these foods sing.
Crisp and clean, Grüner Veltliner notes of grapefruit, melon, green vegetables (pureed peas, celery paste, green herbs and grilled zucchini) and spicy white pepper. Grüner Veltliner is also famous for its wet rock minerality that gives it a stony tang. When you combine all of these aromas, some claim the combination smells like fresh cat litter.
Grüner Veltliner is most famously produced in Austria, however the nearby countries of Hungary and the Czech Republic also make exceptional bottles. Notable producers include Brunderlmayer, Hirtzberger, Nigl, Pichler, Prager, Undhof, and Schloss Gobelsburg. There is a huge range in quality when it comes to Austrian Grüner Veltliner so if you’re new to the wine, do a bit of research, or ask around at your local wine shop for recommendations.
Best Food with Grüner Veltliner
Type | Varietal | Food | Rating (out of 5) |
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White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Asparagus | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Lamb Curry | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Dragon Roll (Sushi) | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | California Roll (Sushi) | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Salmon with Cracked Black Pepper | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | BLT Sandwich | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Smoked Salmon | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Chicharron Tacos | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Green Papaya Salad | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Chicken Tortilla Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cauliflower, Raw | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Saag Paneer | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Salt Cod Tartare | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Anchovies | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Arugula | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Avocado | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Bacon | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Green Beans | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cabbage | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Carrots | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cauliflower | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Caviar | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Camembert Cheese | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Chicken Pot Pie | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Roast Chicken | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Clams | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Corned Beef and Cabbage | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Boiled Crab | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Fish with Ginger | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Haddock | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Ham | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Leeks | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Mussels | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Pâté | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Quail | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Red Snapper | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Salmon Tartare | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Sausage | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Italian Sausage | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Bratwurst Sausage | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Scallops | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Scallops with Ginger | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Shrimp | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Fried Sole | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Butternut Squash Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cucumber Soup (cold) | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Potato Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Spinach | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Swordfish with Peppercorn Crust | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Tempura | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Trout | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Turkey | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Veal | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Wiener Schnitzel | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Potato | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Kale | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Artichoke Pizza | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Herbed Sole | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Salmon Burgers | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Pasta with Pesto Sauce | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Potato Leek Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Paneer Cheese | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Tilapia | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Veal Milanesa | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Pork Schnitzel | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Shiso Leaf Tempura | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Green Bean Tempura | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Okra Tempura | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Asparagus Tempura | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Bun Mang Ga - Chicken & Bamboo Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Tonkatsu Katsu (pork cutlet) - Without Sauce | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Smoked Trout Salad | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Ta Pin Lu - Chrysanthemum Hot Pot | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Yuzu-koshou (yuzu-pepper paste) | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Namasu (Daikon radish & carrots salad) | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Dolmades with Olives and Feta | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cauliflower Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Sauerkraut Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Chicken Peri Peri | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Som Tam Teang | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cucumber and Bagoong Salad | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cha Knyey | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Braised Abalone | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Fried Whiting Fish | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Avocado Toast | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Rumbledethumps | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cucumber Salad | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Lutefisk | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Rakfisk | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Avocado Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Lamb Smalahove | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Lamb Pinnekjøtt | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Kuku-ye sabzi | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Raw Salmon | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Cold Terrine of Grouse | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Goose Pâté | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Roast Snipe | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Fried Whitebait | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Shrimp Rarebit | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Salmon with a Lemon Dill Cream Sauce | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Dal-Chawal | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Gnocchi Alla Niçoise | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Spring Pea Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Lyonnaise Salad | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Soup Joumou | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Vegetable Ceviche | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Radicchio Salad | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Stuffed Artichokes with Hollandaise Sauce | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Tartines | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Thai Herb Branzino | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Aioli | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Artichoke | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Bluefish | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Broccoli | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Capers | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Celery | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Ceviche | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Comté Cheese | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Lancashire Cheese | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Ricotta Cheese | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Fried Chicken | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Chicken Kiev | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Chinese Cuisine | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Coconut | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Deviled Eggs | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Enchiladas | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Endive | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Fennel | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Gefilte Fish | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Ginger | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Hamburgers with Cheese | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Herbed Dishes | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Lobster with Ginger | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Shiitake Mushrooms | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Onion | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Red Bell Pepper | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Green Bell Pepper | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Pike | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Pork Chops | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Radishes | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Sag Paneer | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Greek Salad | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Niçoise Salad | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Salt Cod | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Croque Monsieur | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Sea Bass | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Grilled Shrimp | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Shrimp Scampi | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Sorrel | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | French Onion Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Pea Soup | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Spinach and Feta Cheese Pastry | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Chicken Fried Steak | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Swiss Chard | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Thai Cuisine | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Vegetarian Dishes | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Vietnamese Cuisine | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Salmon Grilled on a Cedar Plank | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Jicama | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Guacamole | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Sunchokes | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Green Onion | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Wax Pepper | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Chicken Biryani | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Scrambled Eggs | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Split Pea Soup | |
Red Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Zurcher Geschnetzeltes | |
White Wine | Grüner Veltliner | Hot Dogs | |
Type | Varietal | Food |
Grüner Veltliner & Smoked Salmon Pairing
Grüner Veltliner is perfect for smoked fish, such as smoked salmon, as this citrusy and refreshing wine cuts through the saltiness, richness and smoky flavours of this dish, leaving you with a refreshing and clean finish. This allows each bite of smoked salmon to taste as intriguing and fresh as the first bite, as Grüner Veltliner acts as a palate cleanser as it whisks all the salt, smoke and fattiness away. Serve your smoked salmon with a side of leek and potato mash to further complement the green flavours of Grüner Veltliner.
For the similar reasons, Grüner Veltliner is exceptional with other smoked or cured meats, particularly bacon or ham. Grüner Veltliner is also an excellent match with seafood that have a bit of saltiness to it, such as Caviar.
BLT Sandwich & Grüner Veltliner Pairing
My favourite way to enjoy Grüner Veltliner is with a BLT sandwich slathered in mayonnaise. A BLT is a Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich served on toasted bread cut into four triangles and served with freshly cut French Fries. I’m not sure if it’s a regional thing only eaten in Canada, where it’s a favourite lunchtime staple.
The citrus notes and refreshing nature of Grüner Veltliner are the perfect foil against the salty bacon flavours of the BLT sandwich, while the tangy acidity of the wine won’t clash with the fresh slices of tomato. Meanwhile, the white pepper notes of the wine turn this simple lunchtime staple into a meal fit for royalty.
Asparagus and Grüner Veltliner Wine Pairings
Asparagus is notoriously difficult to pair white wine with, as the sharp flavours of this vegetable makes most white wine taste bitter and sour. Fortunately, due to its green nature, Grüner Veltliner is perfect with Asparagus and all other green vegetables. This white wine can easily befriend asparagus, or a peppery arugula and mescaline-based salad, sautéed mushrooms, potato leek soup, cauliflower soup, anything tossed in Pesto Sauce, or a grilled vegetable sandwich.
The reason why Grüner Veltliner works so well with Asparagus is that its high acidity jives perfectly with the green and bitter flavours of Asparagus. Meanwhile, the pepper notes, along with stone fruit, citrus and green apple flavours add further complexity to this favourite springtime vegetable.
Grüner Veltliner & Sausage Pairing
Grüner Veltliner is excellent with Sausage, particularly bratwurst, or sausages loaded up with mustard, onions, peppers and sauerkraut. Being an acidic white wine, Grüner Veltliner holds up to the vinegar in the mustard, as well as the pungent flavours of the onions and sauerkraut. Finally, instead of leaving you with sausage burps for the next couple of hours, Grüner Veltliner delivers refreshing notes of lime, lemon, peach, pear and grapefruit, which help keep your breath fresh.
Grüner Veltliner & Chicken Pot Pie Pairing
The aromas of melon, peach, pear and grapefruit found in Grüner Veltliner lift up the subtle flavours of the poultry in a Chicken Pot Pie, making the chicken morsels and out and seducing you further with their savoury charm. You’ll also get green vegetable flavours in this wine, such as green beans, pureed peas, grilled zucchini and fresh green herbs that complement any green veggies tossed into your pot pie. My homemade chicken pot pies always contain peas, as I love the marriage of peas and the savoury chicken gravy.
Furthermore, Grüner Veltliner has a unique white pepper flavour that will bring your Chicken Pot Pie to new heights. Meanwhile, the herbal and mineral notes of Grüner Veltliner are right at home with the savoury gravy and vegetable flavours in your Chicken Pot Pie.