Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
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 above 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.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Fried zander Light body and citrus-pepper freshness suit local freshwater fish.More wines for fish →
- Smoked ham on rye Classic cycle-path Jause (snack) pairing for a light Wachau Federspiel.More wines for ham →
With cheese
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Schwallenbach
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1950Muthenthaler family begins winemaking at Schwallenbach
- 2003Federspiel 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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