Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sole with herbs The wine's citrus freshness and mineral purity complement lightly grilled flatfish.More wines for fish →
- Cucumber and dill salad Light body and herbal mineral freshness are a perfect match for a classic Austrian salad.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Young fresh cheese Citrus acidity and mineral notes lift delicate fresh cheese.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Riesling Federspiel
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. Grilled sole with herbs, Cucumber and dill salad, Young fresh cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Riesling Federspiel is Roland Chan's accessible entry-level wine, first produced in 2015 from organically farmed St. Michael parcels.
- 2015Riesling Federspiel first bottled by Domäne Roland Chan
Facts
- Producer
- Domäne Roland Chan · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 16-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2015
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel
When should I drink Riesling Federspiel?
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?
Grilled sole with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cucumber and dill salad and Young fresh cheese. The wine's citrus freshness and mineral purity complement lightly grilled flatfish.
What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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