Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Pan-fried pike-perch Classic pairing for an entry-level Wachau Riesling with local freshwater fish.More wines for fish →
- Spring rolls with dipping sauce Crisp acidity and light body complement Asian-style appetisers.
- Soft goat cheese with herbs The wine's floral freshness and acidity balance the creamy herbed cheese.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Riesling 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. Pan-fried pike-perch, Spring rolls with dipping sauce, Soft goat cheese with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Federspiel Riesling is the entry-level expression of the Hirtzberger range, allowing wine lovers to access the estate's Spitz terroir at an accessible price point.
- 1988Federspiel Riesling introduced by Franz Hirtzberger
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Franz Hirtzberger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel Spitz
When should I drink Riesling 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 Riesling Federspiel Spitz?
Pan-fried pike-perch is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Spring rolls with dipping sauce and Soft goat cheese with herbs. Classic pairing for an entry-level Wachau Riesling with local freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel Spitz?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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