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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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.
What it pairs with
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Cold asparagus with vinaigrette
Fresh pepper notes and crisp acidity are a classic Wachau asparagus match. -
Lightly fried whitebait
Light body and citrus freshness are ideal with small fried fish. -
Pumpkin cream soup
The wine's herbal pepper notes complement an Austrian pumpkin soup.
How to serve Grüner Veltliner 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. Cold asparagus with vinaigrette, Lightly fried whitebait, Pumpkin cream soup. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Federspiel Grüner Veltliner is Rudi Pichler's entry range, offering good-value Wösendorf terroir character for everyday drinking.
- 1998: Federspiel Grüner Veltliner first produced by Rudi Pichler
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Rudi Pichler · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Federspiel
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner 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 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
Cold asparagus with vinaigrette is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lightly fried whitebait and Pumpkin cream soup. Fresh pepper notes and crisp acidity are a classic Wachau asparagus match.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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