Weingut Setzer 'Ausstich' Gruner Veltliner, Weinviertel DAC, Austria

Yellow apple, fresh pome fruit, delicate herbs, and a touch of kumquat open with bright, inviting clarity. 2024 Weingut Setzer 'Ausstich' Grüner Veltliner is a dry, classically styled Weinviertel DAC, fermented under temperature control and matured for eight months in stainless steel to preserve its fruit, freshness, and mineral definition. The name Ausstich carries a family tradition stretching back generations, when the Setzers reserved the term for the cellar cask that distinguished itself through particularly compelling aroma and flavor.

Product Details:

• Owners/ Winemaker: Hans and Uli Setzer
• Grapes: 100% Grüner Veltliner
• Farming: Sustainable farming, Sustainable Austria certified
• Soil: Predominantly loess over alluvial gravel and limestone across the estate
• Fermentation: Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
• Aging: 8 months in stainless steel
• Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/L
• ABV: 12.5%
• Closure: Screwcap
• Production: Vegan

Sensory Description:

Light yellow-green with silver reflections, the wine opens with delicate herbal spice, fresh pomme fruit, passion fruit, and a subtle touch of kumquat. The palate is juicy and taut, with yellow apple carried by fine, refreshing acidity and a distinct mineral thread. Moderate alcohol keeps the profile lively and composed, while the balance of ripe fruit, savory herbal character, and mineral freshness leads to a clean, versatile finish.

Awards & Accolades:

• Score: Falstaff 90 Points, Peter Moser, 2025

Winemaker's Background:

Weingut Setzer is a longstanding family estate in Hohenwarth, with family winegrowing documented since 1705. Hans and Uli Setzer lead the winery together, while their children Marie-Theres and Eugen represent the next generation increasingly involved in the family enterprise. In 2001, the Setzers leased out the remaining agricultural side of the property to concentrate entirely on vineyards and wine. Grüner Veltliner sits at the heart of the estate, and Ausstich is one of its enduring expressions. The name recalls an old family cellar practice of identifying the barrel that stood apart for its particularly appealing aroma and taste, a tradition now expressed through a fresh, peppery, fruit-focused Weinviertel DAC.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at approximately 9 to 11 degrees Celsius in a medium-sized white wine glass to emphasize its fruit, herbal spice, and mineral freshness. Its bright acidity and balanced structure make it particularly versatile at the table. Pair with schnitzel, roast chicken, grilled fish, sushi, mushroom risotto, fresh vegetables, charcuterie, or dishes seasoned with fresh green herbs.