The Wine Profile

1 What type of vessel is most commonly used to ferment Grüner Veltliner?

A New French oak barrel B Stainless steel tank C Concrete tank D Clay amphora

2 How does Grüner Veltliner typically feel in the mouth in terms of body?

A Extremely light, almost watery in texture and feel B Very full-bodied with a rich, buttery feel on the palate C Light to medium, like a crisp and refreshing white wine D Off-dry and slightly sweet, with very low acidity

3 Grüner Veltliner is known for always having high acidity — how would you notice that in the glass?

A The wine feels dry and grippy, like biting into an apple skin B The wine feels heavy and soft, like cream coating your mouth C The wine tastes sweet and fruity, like ripe peach on the palate D The wine feels fresh and tingly on the tongue, almost like citrus

4 How does Grüner Veltliner typically taste in terms of sweetness?

A Dry — sweetness is very uncommon for this grape B Sweet — the grape is known for its rich, sweet wines C As varied as Riesling — ranging from bone dry to very sweet D Off-dry — a touch of sweetness is the grape's usual style

5 What colour does a typical Grüner Veltliner wine have?

A Deep gold B Pale green-yellow C Pale pink D Near colourless

6 Which style of Grüner Veltliner is meant to be drunk young, within a couple of years?

A Steinfeder, the lightest and most delicate style B Smaragd, the richest and most concentrated style C All Grüner Veltliner needs at least ten years of aging D Grüner Veltliner always ages the same way regardless of style