What it pairs with
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Wachau apricot dumplings (Marillenknodel)
Apricot blossom in the wine and in the dish echo each other perfectly. -
Light river fish with herbs
Citrus freshness and light body complement delicate freshwater fish. -
Apricot jam on fresh bread
The estate also produces apricots; this pairing is genuinely local.
History
Muthenthaler's Riesling Federspiel is produced alongside their apricot orchard; the apricot blossom from the estate in spring is said to influence the aromatic character of the nearby Riesling vines.
- 2005 — Riesling Federspiel first bottled by Muthenthaler
Facts
- Producer
- Wein und Obstbau Muthenthaler
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005