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.

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
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

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