π Neuburger
A white Austrian grape making soft wines with a nutty touch.
Neuburger is a white grape from Austria. It grows mostly in Wachau, Thermenregion and Burgenland, and in the Leithaberg area. It is an old Austrian variety. By descent it is related to Roter Veltliner and Sylvaner.
Neuburger wine is soft and full, with low acidity. It smells of nuts, pear and light flowers. When young it is mellow, and with age it takes on a nutty tone, which explains its reputation for βnuttyβ wines. Neuburger gives dry wines and, in good years, sweet ones.
The grape is liked because it matches food well: fish, white meat and cheese. It is less famous than GrΓΌner Veltliner but has loyal fans.
Neuburger belongs to Austrian wine, where it covers small areas. It is a local variety worth trying for anyone interested in Austria.
Links
- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Austrian wine
- Where it grows
- π Wachau, π Thermenregion, π Burgenland
- Main grape in
- π Leithaberg
- Offspring
- π Aurelius
- Parents
- π Roter Veltliner, π Silvaner
Frequently asked questions
What is Neuburger?
A white Austrian grape that makes soft wines with a nutty tone.
Where does Neuburger grow?
In Austria: Wachau, Thermenregion, Burgenland and Leithaberg.
What goes with Neuburger wine?
Fish, white meat and cheese.
Similar
π FrΓΌhroter Veltliner Β· π Rotgipfler Β· π Zierfandler Β· π St. Georgen Β· π Goldburger Β· π Veltliner Rotweiss