Franz does between 4 and 5 passages through each vine at harvest to pick the grapes only when each cluster is perfect.  That is a crazy amount of work to put into your vines, but it shows.  Located in Spitz, the cooler side of the Wachau, Franz's wines are laden with minerality and freshness. An inviting gulpable wine at 11.5%!

Grape: Gruner Veltliner 

Pairing: Asparagus, green salad, summer vegetable 

Viticulture: Sustainable