Medium straw color; apricot, peach, green apple, pear, citrus, lemon, honey, minerals-crushed stone on the nose and palate.
Dry; no tannin; excellent acidity. Medium body, mouth-filling, intense fruit. Impressively complex and layered with a lingering finish that showcases the acidity and the plush fruits. This is serious wine better sipped with a complex charcuterie board or a meal rather than sipped as aperitif or alone. Not a poolside summer quaffer for sure. 12% ABV
Grapes are increasingly grown based on sustainable and, increasingly, organic principals. No insecticides or herbicides. Hand-picked. Proscessed in pneumatic tank to prevent oxygen contact and accent freshness. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aged on fine lees.
Domäne Wachau manages 30% of the historic Wachau vineyard area—almost 1,000 acres—including half of Austria’s most iconic vineyard, Achleiten. The winery is led by Master of Wine Roman Horvath. His team works with a collection of growers committed to quality assurance. That is not surprise. Austria imposes very stringent wine regulations, and the Wachau region goes beyond those regulations. The Wachau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching along the banks of the Danube. Many of the vineyards—such as Domäne Washau are steep and terraced with very old, dry stone walls. This is a special wine from a special place. The name Federspiel is derived from falconry, a popular sport among the nobility in medieval times.
Domäne Wachau Riesling Federspiel Terrassen 2021 is excellent dry riesling from fabled Austrian wine producing area. Very focused with excellent acidity and complexity. Federspiel wines are all natural with ABV not to exceed 12%. Must be served well chilled to fully appreciate. Classic pairing with Mediterranean cuisine—bouillabaisse, piccata Milanese; grilled sea bass; baked carp; poached fish; oysters; sushi and sashimi; shrimp tempura; crunchy summer salad topped with goat cheese. Cheese—aged cheese; emmental, gorgonzola, manchego, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, aged gouda, asiago, camembert; ricotta. Riesling is very versatile and easy to pair with cheese. $20-25
Domäne Washau website Terrassen wines
