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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

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

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryFresh And Peppery finish

Aroma: green apple, white pepper, lime, herbs

Palate: crisp apple, pepper spice, lemon zest, mineral

Light Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the Höll site at Wösendorf; apple-and-pepper character for enjoyable early drinking.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Mostviertler Schofkas Our pick Light and fresh on both sides. The cheese is a mild, slightly sour, creamy sheep curd, traditionally served with chives, salt and pepper; the Federspiel's white pepper and crisp apple echo that seasoning without weighing on the curd.

How to serve Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Höll

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. Fried zander with lemon, Green salad with vinaigrette, Grilled asparagus. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Höll site at Wösendorf has been farmed by the Schrey family since 1920. The Federspiel Grüner Veltliner provides an accessible everyday expression of the estate's terroir.

  1. 1998Höll Federspiel Grüner Veltliner first bottled by Schrey

Facts

Producer
Weingut Schrey · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 14-22 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1998

Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Höll

What does Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Höll taste like?

On the nose, green apple, white pepper, lime, herbs. On the palate, crisp apple, pepper spice, lemon zest, mineral. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh and peppery finish. Light Federspiel Grüner Veltliner from the Höll site at Wösendorf; apple-and-pepper character for enjoyable early drinking.

When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Höll?

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 Höll?

Fried zander with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Green salad with vinaigrette and Grilled asparagus. The wine's light body and citrus freshness are natural companions for pan-fried freshwater fish.

What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Höll?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

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