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.

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
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

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