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Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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What it pairs with

  • Pan-fried trout with lemon Light body and citrus freshness suit the delicate local fish.More wines for trout →
  • Cucumber salad with vinegar and dill The wine's mineral freshness and light herbal notes complement classic Austrian cucumber salad.More wines for vegetables and salads →
  • Radishes and butter Traditional Heurigen snack with an everyday Federspiel.

With cheese

Mostviertler Schofkas Our pick The cheese is often served with tomatoes and cucumbers; a light, dry Riesling Federspiel with citrus freshness lifts the mild, creamy sheep curd without weighing on it.

How to serve Riesling Federspiel

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. Pan-fried trout with lemon, Cucumber salad with vinegar and dill, Radishes and butter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Federspiel Riesling is Leonhartsberger's everyday bottling, made for the local trade in Unterloiben.

  1. 2002Riesling Federspiel first bottled by Leonhartsberger

Facts

Producer
Winzerhof Leonhartsberger · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel

When should I drink Riesling 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 Riesling Federspiel?

Pan-fried trout with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cucumber salad with vinegar and dill and Radishes and butter. Light body and citrus freshness suit the delicate local fish.

What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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