In the glass
Aroma: white pepper, green apple, lemon, light mineral
Palate: crisp apple, pepper, lemon zest, refreshing dry finish
Light, straightforward Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the small Joching estate: white pepper, crisp apple and lemon for everyday drinking.
What it pairs with
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Fried fish and chips
Light acidity and crisp character are a relaxed match for fried fish. -
Cheese and crackers
Easy-drinking everyday wine for casual snacking. -
Garden salad
Fresh, peppery Grüner Federspiel complements simple dressed salads.
How to serve Höllmüller Joching 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. Fried fish and chips, Cheese and crackers, Garden salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The small Höllmüller Joching estate produces a simple, well-made Federspiel Grüner Veltliner as the estate's entry-level and most accessible wine. Ecological viticulture underpins the production.
- 1988 — First Federspiel Grüner Veltliner produced by the Joching Höllmüller estate
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Höllmüller Joching
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Höllmüller Joching Grüner Veltliner Federspiel
What does Höllmüller Joching Grüner Veltliner Federspiel taste like?
On the nose, white pepper, green apple, lemon, light mineral. On the palate, crisp apple, pepper, lemon zest, refreshing dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, light and peppery finish. Light, straightforward Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the small Joching estate: white pepper, crisp apple and lemon for everyday drinking.
When should I drink Höllmüller Joching 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 Höllmüller Joching Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
Fried fish and chips is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cheese and crackers and Garden salad. Light acidity and crisp character are a relaxed match for fried fish.
What grapes are in Höllmüller Joching Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.