Nikolaihof Vom Stein Riesling Federspiel

What it pairs with

• Freshwater fish soup
  Light, mineral Riesling matches the delicacy of freshwater fish without overpowering.
• Cucumber and dill salad
  Fresh citrus and herbal notes complement the cool cucumber and dill pairing.
• Aperitif with light nibbles
  Lower alcohol and refreshing acidity make this ideal as an aperitivo.

How to serve Nikolaihof Vom Stein Riesling Federspiel

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. Freshwater fish soup, Cucumber and dill salad, Aperitif with light nibbles. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Federspiel tier from Nikolaihof demonstrates the estate's philosophy of producing wines for everyday pleasure alongside their age-worthy Smaragd range. The biodynamic approach is applied equally at all quality levels.

1. 1982 — First Vom Stein Riesling Federspiel produced as a lighter, lower-alcohol wine for early drinking

Facts

Producer

Nikolaihof Wachau

Grapes

Riesling

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Stainless steel; no oak

ABV

12.0%

Price

€25-40 at retail

Drinking window

2-8 from vintage

First vintage

1982

Biodynamic

Demeter Certified

Organic

DEMETER

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