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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 above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: green apple, white pepper, citrus zest, light herb
Palate: crisp apple, pepper, lemon, mineral
Light Steinfeder or Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the Schneeweiß estate in the Salzstadl; bright apple-and-pepper character for fresh everyday enjoyment.
What it pairs with
- Bread and cold cuts Light body and freshness suit a simple country platter.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Grilled vegetables The wine's herbal freshness and light body complement char-grilled summer vegetables.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Wachau apricot streusel cake The wine's fruit freshness provides a lively contrast to the sweet apricot filling.More wines for dessert →
With cheese
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Weissenkirchen
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. Bread and cold cuts, Grilled vegetables, Wachau apricot streusel cake. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Schneeweiß's Federspiel Grüner Veltliner is the estate's everyday bottling, made for near-term drinking and sold in part through the Salzstadl wine shop in Weissenkirchen.
- 1996Federspiel Grüner Veltliner first bottled at Schneeweiß
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Schneeweiß · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Weissenkirchen
What does Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Weissenkirchen taste like?
On the nose, green apple, white pepper, citrus zest, light herb. On the palate, crisp apple, pepper, lemon, mineral. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh and peppery finish. Light Steinfeder or Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the Schneeweiß estate in the Salzstadl; bright apple-and-pepper character for fresh everyday enjoyment.
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Weissenkirchen?
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 Weissenkirchen?
Bread and cold cuts is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled vegetables and Wachau apricot streusel cake. Light body and freshness suit a simple country platter.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Weissenkirchen?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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