Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 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 in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 2011: Liebedich Federspiel first bottled by Veyder-Malberg

Facts

Producer
Winery Veyder-Malberg · visiting guide
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
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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.

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