Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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.

What it pairs with

  • Apricot dumplings (Marillenknodel)
    The estate also grows apricots; this pairing is genuinely local with the wine's apricot-fruit hint matching the dumplings.
  • Fried zander
    Light body and citrus-pepper freshness suit local freshwater fish.
  • Smoked ham on rye
    Classic cycle-path Jause (snack) pairing for a light Wachau Federspiel.

How to serve Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Schwallenbach

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. Apricot dumplings (Marillenknodel), Fried zander, Smoked ham on rye. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Muthenthaler family at Schwallenbach combines winemaking with apricot orchards, a distinctly Wachau dual-crop operation. The Federspiel Grüner Veltliner is their main wine output.

  1. 1950: Muthenthaler family begins winemaking at Schwallenbach
  2. 2003: Federspiel Grüner Veltliner first bottled under current label

Facts

Producer
Wein und Obstbau Muthenthaler · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 10-18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
2003

Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Schwallenbach

When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Schwallenbach?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Schwallenbach?

Apricot dumplings (Marillenknodel) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fried zander and Smoked ham on rye. The estate also grows apricots; this pairing is genuinely local with the wine's apricot-fruit hint matching the dumplings.

What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Schwallenbach?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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