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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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 trout A classic Austrian match: the light, peppery Grüner pairs effortlessly with freshwater fish.More wines for trout →
- Potato salad with vinegar The wine's crisp acidity and light body complement the tangy Austrian potato salad.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Charcuterie and bread Easy-drinking and versatile, this Federspiel handles light cold cuts without conflict.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
How to serve Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen
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 trout, Potato salad with vinegar, Charcuterie and bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Terrassen Federspiel (terrace Federspiel) is named for the UNESCO-listed stone-terrace vineyards that characterise the Wachau landscape. It is widely distributed among Grüner Veltliners and an accessible entry into the region's distinctive style.
- 1945Terrassen range launched as the cooperative's entry-level offering across multiple grape varieties
- 2008Rebranded under Domäne Wachau; Terrassen Federspiel Grüner becomes the global face of the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Domäne Wachau · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1945
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen
When should I drink Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen?
Grilled trout is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Potato salad with vinegar and Charcuterie and bread. A classic Austrian match: the light, peppery Grüner pairs effortlessly with freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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