Salzl Figaro Grüner Veltliner (Austria)

Without doubt one of the most interesting wines we have discovered this year. This barrel-fermented white is rich and complex, with a beautiful interplay of fruit and spice. It has a beautiful creaminess, which entices you back into the glass time and time again. Very special.

Expect to taste ripe stone fruit, a touch of grapefruit and lime, some grape sugar, subtle elderflower, as well as black and red pepper. The ripe fruit is wonderfully mouth-filling on the palate, underlaid by notes of baked apple, nettle, and a fresh, salty minerality which balances the wine wonderfully.

The Salzl family's grapes are grown in the 'Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel' national park - a world heritage region. Christoph Salzl is required to live in the area where the grapes are grown to ensure dedication to craft. Here, three generations of the family work together to produce these amazing wines.

This aromatic wine can stand up to the flavours of Asian dishes, and also pairs well with white meat or shellfish.