Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

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

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.

How to serve Mayer Spitz Riesling Federspiel

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. River trout with butter, Garden herb salad, Aperitif nibbles. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Mayer Spitz Riesling Federspiel

What does Mayer Spitz Riesling Federspiel taste like?

On the nose, lime blossom, green apple, mineral stone, light floral. On the palate, citrus, apple, mineral freshness, refreshing finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean and refreshing finish. Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Mayer's Spitz estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness from the cool Spitzer Graben microclimate.

When should I drink Mayer Spitz Riesling Federspiel?

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 Mayer Spitz Riesling Federspiel?

River trout with butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Garden herb salad and Aperitif nibbles. Light mineral Riesling with freshwater trout is an Austrian classic.

What grapes are in Mayer Spitz Riesling Federspiel?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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