Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 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.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Citrus And Mineral finish

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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 2016: First Riesling Federspiel from the Weinhofmeisterei; the restaurant provides an instant showcase for the wine

Facts

Producer
Weinhofmeisterei Mathias Hirtzberger · visiting guide
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.

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