Tasting Notes – Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner 2019

Wine: Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2019

Grape: The wine is produced using Grüner Veltliner grapes. The grape is a light- greenish-yellow skinned grape, native to Austria. It is the most planted variety in Austria. The name Federspiel is derived from falconry which was a very popular leisure time activity among the nobility in medieval times.

Color: greenish yellow Aromas: green apple, white pepper, hints of mango and delicate herbal notes

Flavors: lime, lemon, grapefruit, and white pepper.

Body: Light +

Alcohol: 12.5%

Acid: High

Sweetness: Dry

Tannins: Low

Balance: balance is nice with citrus and peppery notes

Serving Tips: 46º F, in a white wine glass, no need to decant but be sure this wine is significantly chilled and keep it chilled

Aging: drink young, within 2 years of harvesting

Food Pairings: shrimp, tuna, pork, salad.

Winery Notes : The Domäne Wachau Estate is one of the top wine estates in Austria. The region is made of small vineyard plots on steep terraces along the Danube. The Wachau is a narrow valley, and the climate is created by two distinct zones. In the west, Atlantic air delivers a temperate continental character: cold winters and hot, dry summers. In the east, warm Pannonian air masses flow into the Danube valley, softening the climate especially during the cold part of the year. The Danube River provides a temperature-balancing effect, particularly in summer.