Weingut Veyder-Malberg (vegan winemaking) ★ 4.6
Peter Veyder-Malberg's minimal-intervention approach avoids animal-derived fining agents, and his wines are described by his US importer as naturally vegan in winemaking practice.
ClassificationWachau DAC
VarietalsGruner Veltliner, Riesling
NeighbourhoodDurnstein
Location
Address: Durnstein 107, 3601 Durnstein, Wachau
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