What it pairs with

  • 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.

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.

  1. 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

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