Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Dürnstein

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What it pairs with

• Fish and chips Light acidity and crisp character cut through fried batter effortlessly.More wines for fish →
• Cheese toastie A relaxed everyday food match for this easy-drinking Federspiel.More wines for cheese →
• Green salad with vinaigrette Herbal freshness and crisp acidity work well with dressed greens.More wines for vegetables and salads →

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 Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Dürnstein

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. Fish and chips, Cheese toastie, Green salad with vinaigrette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Dürnstein Federspiel is Tegernseerhof's approachable entry-level cuvée, labelled under the Dürnstein village appellation. It reflects the estate's conviction that quality viticulture can deliver excellent wines at every tier.

1. 1988Dürnstein Federspiel introduced as the estate's lower-tier everyday-drinking Grüner Veltliner

Facts

Producer

Weingut Tegernseerhof · visiting guide

Grapes

Grüner Veltliner

Classification

Wachau DAC

Oak

Stainless steel; no oak

ABV

12.0%

Price

€20-35 at retail

Drinking window

1-5 from vintage

First vintage

1988

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