In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean And Fresh finish

Aroma: lime zest, white flower, chalk, green apple

Palate: citrus peel, pear, chalk mineral, herbs

Light Federspiel Riesling from the Bernhard estate in Weissenkirchen; citrus-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness for early drinking.

What it pairs with

  • Cold smoked salmon with cream cheese
    Citrus freshness cuts through the richness of smoked salmon and cream cheese.
  • Radishes and cold butter
    Classic Austrian Heurigen snack with a light Federspiel Riesling.
  • Grilled zucchini with herbs
    Mineral freshness and herbal notes complement grilled summer vegetables.

History

Bernhard's Federspiel Riesling is the estate's accessible everyday white, produced for the local wine tavern and guesthouse trade in Weissenkirchen.

  1. 2003 — Federspiel Riesling first bottled by Weingut Bernhard

Facts

Producer
Weingut Bernhard
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 14-22 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
2003

Tags

drink young dry high acid light body mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion weeknight old world pairs with oily fish pairs with salad pairs with vegetable forward price everyday riesling still white
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