In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryFresh And Clean finish

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

  • 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.

History

Bayer's Federspiel Riesling provides an accessible everyday white from the St. Michael terroir, first produced in its current form around 2000.

  1. 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

Tags

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