Grüner Veltliner

This famed dry white wine is produced mostly in Austria and, in a smaller part, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It is believed to date back to Roman times while its name is derived from Veltlin—German for Valtellina valley in the north of Italy.

Veltliner wines do not have a significant shelf life and are best enjoyed within two years of bottling. Dry and delicate, with flavors of green pepper and lime, Grüner Veltliner has a reputation of being a particularly food-friendly wine and is a popular offering on restaurant wine lists.

It can be paired with practically anything, though it is mostly served with Austrian classics such as the Wienerschnitzel.