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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

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 above is our own.

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.More wines for salmon →
  • 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.More wines for vegetables and salads →

With cheese

Mostviertler Schofkas Our pick The cheese is often served with tomatoes and cucumbers; a light, dry Riesling Federspiel with citrus freshness lifts the mild, creamy sheep curd without weighing on it.

How to serve Riesling Federspiel Weissenkirchen

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2003Federspiel 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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