Josef Jamek Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Klassik

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What it pairs with

• Grilled river trout Light, peppery Grüner with freshwater fish is a canonical Wachau pairing.More wines for trout →
• Radishes with butter and salt A local Heurigen classic: peppery wine with earthy radishes and fresh butter.
• Cucumber and dill salad Herbal and citrus notes in the wine complement this refreshing Austrian side dish.More wines for vegetables and salads →

With cheese

Mostviertler Schofkas Our pick Light and fresh on both sides. The cheese is a mild, slightly sour, creamy sheep curd, traditionally served with chives, salt and pepper; the Federspiel's white pepper and crisp apple echo that seasoning without weighing on the curd.

How to serve Josef Jamek Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Klassik

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Grilled river trout, Radishes with butter and salt, Cucumber and dill salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Klassik Federspiel is Josef Jamek's everyday-drinking tier, embodying the estate's dry, varietal-focused approach at a lower price point and alcohol level.

1. 1985Klassik Federspiel range introduced to provide a lighter, accessible entry into the Jamek portfolio

Facts

Producer

Weingut Josef Jamek · visiting guide

Grapes

Grüner Veltliner

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Stainless steel; no oak

ABV

12.0%

Price

€18-30 at retail

Drinking window

1-5 from vintage

First vintage

1985

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