What it pairs with
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Crudites with herb dip
The wine's herbal freshness and light body are a natural match for raw vegetables. -
Pan-fried perch
Crisp acidity and light body complement the delicate Danube river fish. -
Young goat's cheese
Light body and pepper notes are ideal with fresh young cheese.
How to serve Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Liebedich
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. Crudites with herb dip, Pan-fried perch, Young goat's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Liebedich is the Federspiel-tier Grüner Veltliner at Veyder-Malberg, providing an accessible entry to the estate's biodynamic style. Named for a site near Spitz.
- 2011 — Liebedich Federspiel first bottled by Veyder-Malberg
Facts
- Producer
- Winery Veyder-Malberg
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2011
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Liebedich
When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Liebedich?
Drink 1-6 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 Liebedich?
Crudites with herb dip is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried perch and Young goat's cheese. The wine's herbal freshness and light body are a natural match for raw vegetables.
What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Liebedich?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.