In the glass
Aroma: lime blossom, white peach, mineral freshness, light herbal
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, mineral, refreshing finish
Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Mathias Hirtzberger's Wösendorf estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness for early drinking.
What it pairs with
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Prawn salad
Light citrus Riesling is a refreshing match for prawns with simple dressing. -
Light vegetable soup
Mineral freshness and citrus complement light spring vegetable preparations. -
Fresh goat's cheese
Clean acidity and citrus notes work beautifully with fresh goat's cheese.
How to serve Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger 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. Prawn salad, Light vegetable soup, Fresh goat's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Riesling Federspiel is Mathias Hirtzberger's most accessible and early-drinking wine, reflecting his commitment to quality across all tiers of the Vinea Wachau system.
- 2016 — First Riesling Federspiel from the Weinhofmeisterei; the restaurant provides an instant showcase for the wine
Facts
- Producer
- Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2016
Frequently asked about Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Riesling Federspiel
What does Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Riesling Federspiel taste like?
On the nose, lime blossom, white peach, mineral freshness, light herbal. On the palate, citrus, stone fruit, mineral, refreshing finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, citrus and mineral finish. Light, refreshing Riesling Federspiel from Mathias Hirtzberger's Wösendorf estate: lime blossom and mineral freshness for early drinking.
When should I drink Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Riesling Federspiel?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Riesling Federspiel?
Prawn salad is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light vegetable soup and Fresh goat's cheese. Light citrus Riesling is a refreshing match for prawns with simple dressing.
What grapes are in Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger Riesling Federspiel?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.