Domaine Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen 2022
Domäne Wachau
The terraced vineyards of the Wachau cling to granite and gneiss slopes above the Danube, and the wines grown here carry the rock in their bones. Domäne Wachau's cooperative model pools fruit from some of the region's best sites, and this Federspiel-level bottling captures the Wachau's essence at an accessible price. Chill it, pour it, and taste the terraces.
Nose
White pepper and green apple leap from the glass, followed by citrus zest and a stony mineral quality. A faint herbal note — almost like fresh thyme — weaves through.
Palate
Crisp and focused, with green apple and gooseberry anchored by a chalky, mineral-driven texture. A gentle honeyed roundness emerges at midpalate without compromising the wine's bright acidity.
Finish
Clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and a peppery snap.
- Varietal
- Grüner Veltliner
- Blend
- 100% Grüner Veltliner
- Vineyards
- Terraced vineyards across the Wachau, including Loibenberg, Kellerberg, and Achleiten sites
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Wiener Schnitzel with a squeeze of lemon
Harvested from ancient terraced vineyards carved into the steep granite slopes above the Danube River, where cool river breezes and warm stone walls create a microclimate that has shaped Austrian viticulture for over a thousand years.
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