What it pairs with
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Pan-fried whitebait with lemon wedge
Light body and citrus freshness complement small fried fish. -
Seasonal herb salad
Herbal mineral notes and light body suit a simple herb salad. -
Wachau apricot pastry
The wine's floral freshness mirrors the local apricot blossom.
How to serve Riesling Federspiel
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. Pan-fried whitebait with lemon wedge, Seasonal herb salad, Wachau apricot pastry. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Federspiel Riesling from the Weixelbaum estate in Weissenkirchen provides an everyday expression of the village's Riesling terroir for the local trade.
- 2003 — Riesling Federspiel first bottled by Weixelbaum
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Weixelbaum
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Riesling Federspiel
When should I drink Riesling Federspiel?
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 Riesling Federspiel?
Pan-fried whitebait with lemon wedge is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seasonal herb salad and Wachau apricot pastry. Light body and citrus freshness complement small fried fish.
What grapes are in Riesling Federspiel?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.