What it pairs with

  • Wachau apricot dumplings (Marillenknödel)
    The light, peppery Grüner is a classic pairing with this regional dessert-dumpling.
  • Local asparagus in season
    Spring asparagus and Federspiel Grüner is a Wachau spring ritual.
  • Radishes and fresh bread
    A quintessential Heurigen snack pairing.

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

Facts

Producer
Weingut Miesbauer
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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