In the glass
Aroma: lime zest, white blossom, mineral, herbs
Palate: citrus peel, pear, mineral, light herb
Light Riesling Federspiel from the Bayer estate in St. Michael; bright citrus-blossom and mineral freshness for early drinking.
What it pairs with
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Grilled asparagus with lemon oil
Citrus freshness and light body complement delicate asparagus. -
Light fish soup
Fresh mineral character lifts a light fish broth. -
Goat cheese crostini
The wine's acidity and citrus-blossom note complement fresh goat cheese.
How to serve Riesling Federspiel
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 asparagus with lemon oil, Light fish soup, Goat cheese crostini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bayer's Federspiel Riesling provides an accessible everyday white from the St. Michael terroir, first produced in its current form around 2000.
- 2000 — Riesling Federspiel first bottled under the current label
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Erich Bayer
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel
What does Riesling Federspiel taste like?
On the nose, lime zest, white blossom, mineral, herbs. On the palate, citrus peel, pear, mineral, light herb. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh and clean finish. Light Riesling Federspiel from the Bayer estate in St. Michael; bright citrus-blossom and mineral freshness for early drinking.
When should I drink Riesling Federspiel?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Federspiel?
Grilled asparagus with lemon oil is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light fish soup and Goat cheese crostini. Citrus freshness and light body complement delicate asparagus.
What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.