What it pairs with
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Cold meats with pickles
Light body and fresh acidity are ideal for a cold Jause platter. -
Light pasta with herbs
Medium acidity and herbal notes complement simple pasta dishes. -
Grilled zucchini with herbs
Herbal freshness and light body suit char-grilled summer vegetables.
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 meats with pickles, Light pasta with herbs, Grilled zucchini with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jager's Federspiel Grüner Veltliner is the estate's entry-level everyday white.
- 2004 — Federspiel Grüner Veltliner first bottled by Jager
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Jäger
- 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
- 2004
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 meats with pickles is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light pasta with herbs and Grilled zucchini with herbs. Light body and fresh acidity are ideal for a cold Jause platter.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.