What it pairs with
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Grilled freshwater fish
Classic Danube fish pairing with a light, peppery Grüner. -
Asparagus with light vinaigrette
Spring vegetable pairing with a refreshing low-alcohol Grüner. -
Bruschetta
Easy-drinking wine for casual Mediterranean-style snacks.
How to serve Eder Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern
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 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.
- 1965 — First commercial Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Eder Wachau in Mautern
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Eder Wachau
- 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.