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Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

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

With cheese

Mostviertler Schofkas Our pick Light and fresh on both sides. The cheese is a mild, slightly sour, creamy sheep curd, traditionally served with chives, salt and pepper; the Federspiel's white pepper and crisp apple echo that seasoning without weighing on the curd.

How to serve Eder Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern

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. Grilled freshwater fish, Asparagus with light vinaigrette, Bruschetta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Eder Wachau estate in Mautern works the south bank of the Danube near Nikolaihof, producing Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from south-bank parcels. The Federspiel is the most accessible and widely sold cuvée.

  1. 1965First commercial Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Eder Wachau in Mautern

Facts

Producer
Weingut Eder Wachau · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
11.5%
Price
€15-22 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1965

Frequently asked about Eder Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern

When should I drink Eder Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern?

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 Eder Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern?

Grilled freshwater fish is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with light vinaigrette and Bruschetta. Classic Danube fish pairing with a light, peppery Grüner.

What grapes are in Eder Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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