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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Peppery And Refreshing finish

Aroma: white pepper, fresh apple, citrus blossom, light mineral

Palate: crisp apple, pepper spice, lemon, clean dry finish

Light, refreshing Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the historic Loibnerhof address associated with the Knoll family in Unterloiben.

What it pairs with

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 Loibnerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Unterloiben

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. Fried Danube fish, Cold meats and bread, Asparagus with vinaigrette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Loibnerhof at Unterloiben 7 is a historic address associated with the Knoll family that also functions as a tavern. Wines sold under this label are entry-level expressions from the Loiben terroir.

  1. 1985Loibnerhof Federspiel Grüner Veltliner produced as an accessible everyday wine from the historic Unterloiben address

Facts

Producer
Loibnerhof (Weingut Knoll) · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
€20-32 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Loibnerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Unterloiben

What does Loibnerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Unterloiben taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, fresh apple, citrus blossom, light mineral. On the palate, crisp apple, pepper spice, lemon, clean dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, peppery and refreshing finish. Light, refreshing Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the historic Loibnerhof address associated with the Knoll family in Unterloiben.

When should I drink Loibnerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Unterloiben?

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 Loibnerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Unterloiben?

Fried Danube fish is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cold meats and bread and Asparagus with vinaigrette. Classic Unterloiben fish-and-wine pairing with a light Federspiel.

What grapes are in Loibnerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Unterloiben?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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