Gegenwind is a white produced by Weingut Nord und Süd in Austria. Made from Grüner Veltliner. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Country: Austria
Grapes: Grüner Veltliner
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
This is a classic Austrian Grüner Veltliner style: crisp, dry and refreshing, with citrus and green apple fruit backed by a peppery, herbal edge. Light-bodied with zippy acidity, it's an easy, food-friendly white meant for everyday drinking rather than long aging. The name Weingut Nord und Süd is unfamiliar to me, so treat details as a reasonable inference from grape and country rather than firsthand knowledge.
Serving: Serve at 8–10 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner is a white grape and Austria's signature variety, most associated with Lower Austria (Niederösterreich).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gegenwind from?
Gegenwind is produced by Weingut Nord und Süd in Austria.
What grapes are in Gegenwind?
Gegenwind is made from Grüner Veltliner.