Federspiel

Federspiel meaning in Wachau wine

Federspiel is the middle Wachau classification for dry Austrian wines, sitting between the lighter Steinfeder and the more powerful Smaragd. A Federspiel wine has 11.5–12.5% alcohol by volume, and the term is used mainly for Wachau Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The category signals a medium-bodied, food-friendly style with more ripeness and texture than Steinfeder but less weight than Smaragd. Good examples usually combine fresh acidity, mineral detail, and enough concentration to show the steep Danube terraces of the Wachau.

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What is Federspiel wine?

Federspiel wine is a quality classification for medium-bodied, dry wines from Austria’s Wachau region. These wines are typically made from Grüner Veltliner or Riesling and have an alcohol content between 11.5% and 12.5%.