Weingut Familie Mantler, Roter Veltliner, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2019

This obscure white grape variety is a rarity, accounting for just 0.4% of Austrian plantings. Despite the name, it's not believed to related to Gruner Veltliner. The fruit character here feels softer than in Gruner, red apple and pear flavours, fresh and clean. Aged in stainless steel for a year and bottled under screwcap, this is an uncomplicated wine with modest alcohol. Will be moving on to the 2020 vintage soon.