2022 FX Pichler ‘Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner

A monumental Grüner Veltliner

Dense, mineral, and magnificently structured. This is FX Pichler at his most refined.

97 points Falstaff |96 Points JamesSuckling.com

Wachau, Austria
RRP $145 | Grand Cru Grüner Veltliner | Power • Precision • Purity

“A monumental Grüner Veltliner from one of the Wachau’s greatest sites — dense, mineral, and magnificently structured. This is FX Pichler at his most refined.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Brilliant pale-gold with green-silver flashes — luminous and precise.
Aroma: White peach, ripe pear, and Meyer lemon open into hints of flint, white pepper, and crushed herbs. A delicate note of almond cream adds depth.
Palate: Concentrated yet poised. Juicy stone-fruit richness framed by laser-sharp acidity and a fine chalky texture. Textural power carried on a spine of mineral tension.
Finish: Long, savoury and saline — layers of citrus, spice and wet stone linger with effortless elegance.

Critical Acclaim

• 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Superb depth and structure. Peach, citrus-peel and white-pepper character with an intense, stony finish. Both rich and precise — a hallmark FX Pichler Loibenberg.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Loibenberg Vineyard is a steep, terraced amphitheatre rising above the Danube near Dürnstein — one of the Wachau’s most iconic single sites.
Composed of ancient gneiss and schist soils, it produces Grüner Veltliner of extraordinary intensity and minerality.

At Weingut FX Pichler, generations of craftsmanship meet meticulous precision:

• Hand-harvested fruit from low-yielding old vines

• Whole-bunch pressing for delicacy

• Fermentation and aging in large neutral Stockinger oak casks

• Extended lees contact to build texture and complexity

The result is a wine of tremendous depth and balance, uniting power, purity, and poise in perfect harmony.

Region

Wachau, Austria — Loibenberg, Dürnstein
One of Austria’s most celebrated terroirs, its steep terraces and warm microclimate yield Grüner Veltliners of great concentration, spice, and mineral clarity.
Loibenberg wines are prized for their structure, longevity, and crystalline intensity.

Food Pairings

• Roasted chicken with lemon and thyme

• Pan-seared scallops with beurre blanc

• Wiener schnitzel with herbed potato salad

• Lobster or crab in citrus-butter sauce

• Soft-rind cheeses such as Chaource or Brie de Meaux

Why We Love It

The 2022 FX Pichler ‘Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner is a wine of monumental elegance and precision, capturing the soul of the Wachau’s finest slopes.
It radiates power without heaviness, combining lush fruit with taut minerality and endless length.

A 96-point triumph from James Suckling, this is a true Grand Cru expression of Grüner Veltliner — worthy of cellaring, but irresistible now for those who crave texture and purity in equal measure.

Powerful. Precise. Profound.
The 2022 FX Pichler ‘Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner is a 96-point icon of Austrian white wine — seamless, structured, and sublime.