Ep 192 – Wagram Austria


This week we are talking about the Wagram wine region which is a viticultural region on the banks of the Danube River in northeastern Austria.

Wine Recommendations

Wimmer Czerny Familien Wagram Roter Veltliner 2017 – priced around $22. 

  • This wine has a Pale lemon color white wine with aromas of golden apple, lemon, honeysuckle and minerality
  • It’s dry with medium light body, medium plus acidity and flavors similar to aromas – lemon peel, honeysuckle and minerality
  • This wine is fruity and crisp with some beautiful floral notes and a nice long finish

Josef Ehmoser “Wagram Terrassen” Gruner Veltliner 2018 – priced around $18. 

  • Aromas of lemon, lime, peach, orange blossom and minerality
  • It’s dry with medium acidity and flavors of peach, minerality, white flowers and lemon rind on the finish
  • Fruit, crisp and a really lovely long finish
  •  Food pairings: Appetizers, spring salads, delicate fish and other similarly light dishes

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