In the glass
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
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Fried Danube fish
Classic Unterloiben fish-and-wine pairing with a light Federspiel. -
Cold meats and bread
Easy-drinking Federspiel for relaxed tavern-style snacking. -
Asparagus with vinaigrette
White pepper and crisp acidity complement spring asparagus.
How to serve Loibnerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Unterloiben
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. 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.
- 1985 — Loibnerhof Federspiel Grüner Veltliner produced as an accessible everyday wine from the historic Unterloiben address
Facts
- Producer
- Loibnerhof (Weingut Knoll)
- 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.