Ratings
FM 89
Identity
| Producer | Domäne Wachau |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Federspiel |
| Grapes | 100% Grüner Veltliner |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Straw yellow with green highlights |
| Aroma | Ripe apple, stone fruit, white pepper, delicate lime, hints of ripe pear, subtle apricot, and delicate herbal notes |
| Palate | Rich, juicy, elegant, lively with medium body, crisp acidity, juicy fruits, white spice, and a touch of minerality |
| Finish | Refreshing finish with white spice and minerality |
| Food Pairing | Seafood, asparagus, Austrian cuisine (Cordon Bleu, Schnitzel with risipisi, Tafelspitz), Mediterranean dishes (Saltimbocca, Paella), cheese, Vietnamese spring rolls |
| Serving Temp | 8-10 |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years |
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 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.10 |
| Fermentation | Bottled under modified atmosphere |
Terroir
| Soil | Loess-dominated soil |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested from steep terraced vineyards in Dürnstein area |
Interesting facts
| Federspiel denotes medium-bodied wines with 11.5-12.5% ABV; sourced from steep terraced vineyards in Wachau; sustainable and increasingly organic viticulture |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |