What it pairs with
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Cold Wachau apricot platter
The wine's apple-pepper freshness provides a lively contrast to the stone-fruit sweetness. -
Light chicken broth
Very light body and freshness suit a delicate soup. -
Radishes and cream cheese
Classic Austrian Heurigen pairing with a young Federspiel.
How to serve Grüner Veltliner 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. Cold Wachau apricot platter, Light chicken broth, Radishes and cream cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gruber Wachau's Federspiel Grüner Veltliner is the estate's entry-level wine, sold primarily through the estate's direct channels and online shop.
- 2005 — Federspiel Grüner Veltliner first produced by Gruber Wachau
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Gruber Wachau
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Federspiel
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
Drink 1-4 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?
Cold Wachau apricot platter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light chicken broth and Radishes and cream cheese. The wine's apple-pepper freshness provides a lively contrast to the stone-fruit sweetness.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.