F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Kellerberg 2022

From the warmer, lower sections of Kellerberg, the upper reaches belong to Riesling. Ripe pear and a faint yeasty lift on the nose hint at the richness to come. On the mouth, that pear softens quickly, giving way to white miso, a savory umami note that's distinctly Grüner, edged with both white and green pepper. Citrus then steps in and stretches everything out, the finish is long, composed, and bone-dry, with an elegance that feels entirely natural rather than worked for. Concentrated without weight, sleek without being simple.