Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Schwallenbach

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

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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