Domane Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen 2018

Wachau, Austria

The Domäne Wachau (formerly known as the Freie Weingärtner) is among the world’s elite wine cooperatives, and their portfolio includes many of the Wachau’s finest crus. Selected from the best terraced hillside fruit grown by its collective of member-growers, the Domäne’s 2019 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen distances itself from other affordable bottlings of Grüner Veltliner due to the pedigree of its fruit and the deft skills of the winemakers. Reflecting a medium lemon-gold color, Domäne Wachau’s Federspiel Terrassen expresses all the notes and nuances that make Grüner the most vegetable-friendly wine in the world. Notes of artichoke, green bean, Castelvetrano olives, and crushed stones mingle with juicy impressions of lime, honeydew melon, and papaya. White pepper, watercress, herbs, and sweet snap peas emerge on the palate and segue the wine to a long, refreshing finish. The Wachau is considered by most to be Austria’s premier winegrowing region and Domäne Wachau’s Federspiel Terrassen brilliantly attests this assertion. Enjoy now and over the coming three years with dishes featuring lentils, fresh and sautéed green vegetables, mild Asian cuisines, and light poultry.