In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean And Refreshing finish

Aroma: lime blossom, green apple, mineral stone, light floral

Palate: citrus, apple, mineral freshness, refreshing finish

Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Mayer's Spitz estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness from the cool Spitzer Graben microclimate.

What it pairs with

  • River trout with butter
    Light mineral Riesling with freshwater trout is an Austrian classic.
  • Garden herb salad
    Fresh and mineral wine with a light dressed salad.
  • Aperitif nibbles
    Light, low-alcohol Federspiel is ideal for aperitif drinking.

History

The Riesling Federspiel is the accessible daily-drinking tier at Mayer, available for walk-in purchases at the estate which is open every afternoon.

  1. 1985 — Riesling Federspiel first produced by Mayer Spitz for direct cellar-door sales

Facts

Producer
Weingut Mayer Spitz
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
€18-28 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1985

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