Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean And Refreshing finish

Aroma: lime blossom, citrus zest, fresh mineral, light floral

Palate: citrus, green apple, mineral freshness, clean dry finish

Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Özelt's Spitz estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness at low alcohol for everyday drinking.

What it pairs with

  • Prawn cocktail
    Light citrus Riesling is a classic partner for simple prawn preparations.
  • Cucumber and herb salad
    Fresh and mineral, ideal for light cool salads.
  • Aperitif with olives and bread
    Light, refreshing entry wine for relaxed Heurigen-style eating.

How to serve Özelt Riesling Federspiel Spitz

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. Prawn cocktail, Cucumber and herb salad, Aperitif with olives and bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Riesling Federspiel is Özelt's accessible entry-level wine, sold alongside the estate's Smaragd tier at the Heurigen and through direct sales.

  1. 1988: First Riesling Federspiel produced for direct sales and the Özelt Heurigen

Facts

Producer
Weingut Özelt · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
11.5%
Price
€18-28 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1988

Frequently asked about Özelt Riesling Federspiel Spitz

What does Özelt Riesling Federspiel Spitz taste like?

On the nose, lime blossom, citrus zest, fresh mineral, light floral. On the palate, citrus, green apple, mineral freshness, clean dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean and refreshing finish. Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Özelt's Spitz estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness at low alcohol for everyday drinking.

When should I drink Özelt Riesling Federspiel Spitz?

Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Özelt Riesling Federspiel Spitz?

Prawn cocktail is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cucumber and herb salad and Aperitif with olives and bread. Light citrus Riesling is a classic partner for simple prawn preparations.

What grapes are in Özelt Riesling Federspiel Spitz?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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