What it pairs with
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Grilled trout
A classic Austrian match: the light, peppery Grüner pairs effortlessly with freshwater fish. -
Potato salad with vinegar
The wine's crisp acidity and light body complement the tangy Austrian potato salad. -
Charcuterie and bread
Easy-drinking and versatile, this Federspiel handles light cold cuts without conflict.
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.
- 1945 — Terrassen range launched as the cooperative's entry-level offering across multiple grape varieties
- 2008 — Rebranded under Domäne Wachau; Terrassen Federspiel Grüner becomes the global face of the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Domäne Wachau
- 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