Miesbauer Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Joching

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What it pairs with

• Wachau apricot dumplings (Marillenknödel) The light, peppery Grüner is a classic pairing with this regional dessert-dumpling.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
• Local asparagus in season Spring asparagus and Federspiel Grüner is a Wachau spring ritual.More wines for vegetables and salads →
• Radishes and fresh bread A canonical Heurigen snack pairing.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →

With cheese

Mostviertler Schofkas Our pick Light and fresh on both sides. The cheese is a mild, slightly sour, creamy sheep curd, traditionally served with chives, salt and pepper; the Federspiel's white pepper and crisp apple echo that seasoning without weighing on the curd.

How to serve Miesbauer Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Joching

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. Wachau apricot dumplings (Marillenknödel), Local asparagus in season, Radishes and fresh bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Miesbauer family in Joching has been producing Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from the village's terrace sites since the mid-20th century. Direct cellar sales remain the primary channel.

1. 1975First commercial Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from Miesbauer for direct cellar sales

Facts

Producer

Weingut Miesbauer · visiting guide

Grapes

Grüner Veltliner

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Stainless steel; no oak

ABV

11.5%

Price

€15-22 at retail

Drinking window

1-4 from vintage

First vintage

1975

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