In the glass
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
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Fried zander with lemon
The wine's light body and citrus freshness are natural companions for pan-fried freshwater fish. -
Green salad with vinaigrette
Crisp acidity and light body make an ideal aperitif or salad pairing. -
Grilled asparagus
Light herbal character and acidity complement grilled asparagus.
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Höll
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. 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.
- 1998 — Höll Federspiel Grüner Veltliner first bottled by Schrey
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Schrey
- 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.