Wachau Porcelain Tour A sparkling carriage ride through the vineyards
An extraordinary, discreet carriage tour for 2 with fresh sandwiches & a bottle of sparkling wine
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Riesling Federspiel Weissenkirchen
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cold smoked salmon with cream cheese, Radishes and cold butter, Grilled zucchini with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bernhard's Federspiel Riesling is the estate's accessible everyday white, produced for the local wine tavern and guesthouse trade in Weissenkirchen.
- 2003: Federspiel Riesling first bottled by Weingut Bernhard
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Bernhard · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel Weissenkirchen
What does Riesling Federspiel Weissenkirchen taste like?
On the nose, lime zest, white flower, chalk, green apple. On the palate, citrus peel, pear, chalk mineral, herbs. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean and fresh finish. Light Federspiel Riesling from the Bernhard estate in Weissenkirchen; citrus-blossom and chalk-mineral freshness for early drinking.
When should I drink Riesling Federspiel Weissenkirchen?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Federspiel Weissenkirchen?
Cold smoked salmon with cream cheese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Radishes and cold butter and Grilled zucchini with herbs. Citrus freshness cuts through the richness of smoked salmon and cream cheese.
What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel Weissenkirchen?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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