Trivia: What country is famous for making grüner veltliner?
France
Switzerland
Austria
Netherlands
The correct answer is Austria
So why is this answer correct? : Grüner veltliner, often referred to as “grüner,” is the name of a grape with a very intimate history with the landlocked country of Austria. Widely planted throughout the country in the years following WWII, the grüner variety takes advantage of Austria’s cool climate and silty soil (known as “loess”) to release its full potential. Still the dominant wine in Austria in terms of vineyard surface area, grüner has also made a big impact in Czechia, Italy, and Germany.