What it pairs with

  • 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.

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. 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

Tags

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