Identity
| Producer | Domäne Wachau |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Federspiel |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Lively yellow with green reflections |
| Aroma | Intense and elegant nose with ripe Riesling aromas, stone fruit, white peach, apricot, apple, floral and herbal notes, smoky and mineral nuances |
| Palate | Balanced and elegant palate with flavors of peach, ripe apricot, apple, pronounced minerality, racy acidity, full body, lasting finish, precise structure, and clear fruit |
| Finish | Lasting finish with persistent minerality and racy acidity, dry and zesty |
| Food Pairing | Pike dumplings, char tartare, Branzino in salt crust with rosemary potatoes, prosciutto with melon, fish and poultry dishes |
| Serving Temp | 9°C |
| Aging Potential | Not explicitly stated |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Minimal intervention winemaking to preserve natural flavors and aromas |
| Fermentation | Fermentation with emphasis on purity and terroir expression, likely in stainless steel |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 500 |
| Soil | Meagre primary rock soils, gneiss and marble |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested by hand to ensure quality |
Interesting facts
| The name 'Federspiel' dates back to medieval times and is derived from falconry; the falcon symbolizes elegance and liveliness of these wines |