The 2020 Bernhard Ott “Ried Spiegel” is a top single-vineyard Grüner Veltliner from the Wagram region of Austria, classified as Erste Lage (1ÖTW). Sourced from one of the estate’s highest and coolest sites in Feuersbrunn, it delivers a refined, mineral-driven style shaped by loess and gravel soils and biodynamic farming.
The nose is elegant and expressive, showing ripe citrus, green apple and pear, layered with white flowers, herbs and a signature hint of white pepper. There is a lifted aromatic profile with both fruit purity and cool-climate freshness.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a precise, structured texture. Flavours of lime, orchard fruit and subtle spice are supported by a saline, mineral backbone, leading to a long, fresh and finely balanced finish. The wine combines richness with tension, showing both immediacy and ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is a benchmark single-vineyard Grüner Veltliner that we position as a premium alternative to white Burgundy or high-end Riesling. Compared to richer Chardonnay, it is more mineral, herbal and precise; compared to Mosel Riesling, it is slightly broader and more textural. This is not a simple aromatic white — it’s about structure, salinity and terroir expression. Drink now with some air or cellar for 10–15+ years. Perfect with seafood, pork, schnitzel or refined Asian cuisine.
