About the winery In 1978, Roman and Adelheid Pfaffl became owners of Weingut Pfaffl in Stetten, a village just north of Vienna in the Weinviertel region, at a young age. Before 1978, the Pfaffl farm was all about grain, potatoes and cattle. A lot has changed in a short time. Today, Pfaffl is the international symbol for Grüner Veltliner. They have even been voted European Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. Vineyard and region Niederösterreich is the region around the capital Vienna and is the largest wine-growing area in Austria. Loess soils, warm days and cool nights make it the true homeland of the Grüner Veltliner grape. Vinification The grapes are destemmed and crushed. They undergo a 4-hour peel soak before being pressed. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 18 degrees in stainless steel tanks. Color Lemon Yellow. Scent Apple, citrus and some herbs. Taste Fruity wine, notes of apple, citrus and herbs, plus the recognizable pinch of pepper in the aftertaste. Serve at Delicious with vegetables, for example asparagus, artichokes, chicory and Brussels sprouts. Also delicious with sushi.