In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryFresh And Mineral finish

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

  • 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.

History

Machherndl's Federspiel Riesling is produced from the estate's Wösendorf parcels and provides an accessible everyday white.

  1. 1995 — Riesling Federspiel first produced by Machherndl

Facts

Producer
Weingut Erich Machherndl
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

Tags

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