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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: lime zest, white flower, herbs, chalk mineral
Palate: citrus peel, pear, mineral, light spice
Light Riesling Federspiel from Machherndl at Wösendorf; citrus flower and chalk-mineral character for early drinking.
What it pairs with
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Fried perch with lemon
Light body and citrus freshness complement Danube freshwater fish. -
Wachau apricot dumplings
The wine's floral and mineral notes mirror the delicate apricot flavour. -
Grilled asparagus with vinaigrette
Citrus freshness and light mineral notes complement asparagus.
How to serve Riesling Federspiel Wösendorf
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 perch with lemon, Wachau apricot dumplings, Grilled asparagus with vinaigrette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Machherndl's Federspiel Riesling is produced from the estate's Wösendorf parcels and provides an accessible everyday white.
- 1995: Riesling Federspiel first produced by Machherndl
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Erich Machherndl · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel Wösendorf
What does Riesling Federspiel Wösendorf taste like?
On the nose, lime zest, white flower, herbs, chalk mineral. On the palate, citrus peel, pear, mineral, light spice. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh and mineral finish. Light Riesling Federspiel from Machherndl at Wösendorf; citrus flower and chalk-mineral character for early drinking.
When should I drink Riesling Federspiel Wösendorf?
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 Riesling Federspiel Wösendorf?
Fried perch with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wachau apricot dumplings and Grilled asparagus with vinaigrette. Light body and citrus freshness complement Danube freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel Wösendorf?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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