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

  • 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.

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. 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

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