What it pairs with
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Fried calamari with lemon
The wine's citrus and pepper freshness is a natural match for fried seafood. -
Green salad with vinaigrette
Light body and crisp acidity make this an ideal salad pairing. -
Grilled vegetables
The herbal notes in the wine complement char-grilled vegetables.
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Spitz
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. Fried calamari with lemon, Green salad with vinaigrette, Grilled vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Hirtzberger's Federspiel Grüner Veltliner provides an accessible entry point to the estate's wines; the Federspiel tier by Vinea Wachau rules corresponds to wines of 11.5-12.5% ABV designed for near-term drinking.
- 1985 — Federspiel range introduced alongside the Smaragd programme
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Franz Hirtzberger
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Spitz
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Spitz?
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 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Spitz?
Fried calamari with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Green salad with vinaigrette and Grilled vegetables. The wine's citrus and pepper freshness is a natural match for fried seafood.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Spitz?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.