What it pairs with
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Steamed river fish with herbs
The wine's citrus and mineral freshness complement gently steamed freshwater fish. -
Spring salad with flowers
Light body and floral character suit a delicate spring salad. -
Cream cheese with chives
The wine's acidity and freshness balance a simple cream cheese spread.
How to serve Riesling Federspiel
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Steamed river fish with herbs, Spring salad with flowers, Cream cheese with chives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The PAX estate's Federspiel Riesling is the everyday white produced from Wösendorf valley parcels.
- 2005 — Riesling Federspiel first bottled by Weingut PAX
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut PAX
- 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
Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel
When should I drink Riesling Federspiel?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Federspiel?
Steamed river fish with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Spring salad with flowers and Cream cheese with chives. The wine's citrus and mineral freshness complement gently steamed freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.