In the glass
Aroma: white pepper, ripe apple, fresh herbs, light mineral
Palate: apple, pear, pepper spice, clean finish
Light Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Hutter's south-bank Mautern estate: white pepper and ripe apple at low alcohol.
What it pairs with
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Baked perch with lemon
Light, peppery Grüner is a natural everyday partner for baked freshwater fish. -
Radishes with butter
Classic Austrian Heurigen snack with a light, peppery Grüner. -
Cucumber soup
Crisp acidity and herbal notes pair well with cold cucumber preparations.
How to serve Hutter Silberbichlerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern
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. Baked perch with lemon, Radishes with butter, Cucumber soup. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Hutter's Federspiel tier is the estate's most accessible wine, produced from younger-vine south-bank Mautern parcels at modest alcohol.
- 1988 — Mautern Federspiel introduced as the estate's entry-level cuvée
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Hutter Silberbichlerhof
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Hutter Silberbichlerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern
What does Hutter Silberbichlerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern taste like?
On the nose, white pepper, ripe apple, fresh herbs, light mineral. On the palate, apple, pear, pepper spice, clean finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, peppery and refreshing finish. Light Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Hutter's south-bank Mautern estate: white pepper and ripe apple at low alcohol.
When should I drink Hutter Silberbichlerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern?
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 Hutter Silberbichlerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern?
Baked perch with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Radishes with butter and Cucumber soup. Light, peppery Grüner is a natural everyday partner for baked freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Hutter Silberbichlerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Mautern?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.