Episode 204 - Austria - Dirceu Vianna Jr MW and Melania Battiston

07/03/2025 41 min
Episode 204 - Austria - Dirceu Vianna Jr MW and Melania Battiston

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Episode Synopsis

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Austria is the focus as David chats to Master of Wine, Dirceu Vianna Junior, and top sommelier, Melania Battiston, wine director at Cornus. They talk about the incredible versatility of Grüner Veltliner, what defines Austrian Riesling and the red wines to look out for, as they reflect on judging in the country for the IWSC.  

Wines featured, all gold medal winners.  

Weinkultur Preiss Grüner Veltliner Ried Berg Reserve Traisental DAC 2022
Weingut Gerhard Deim Grüner Veltliner Ried Kalvarienberg Kamptal DAC 2022
Weingut Stefan Bauer Grüner Veltliner Hutzler Wagram DAC 2021
Weingut Eder Wachau Grüner Veltliner Ried Süssenberg Smaragd Wachau DAC 2021
Weingut Leth Roter Veltliner Fels Ried Scheiben 1 ÖTW Wagram DAC 2021
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