COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Alzinger
REGION
Wachau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Alzinger Dürnstein Riesling Federspiel 2021 is a white wine from the Wachau DAC, classified as Federspiel. Produced by Weingut Alzinger, a family winery with a long tradition of handwork in the Wachau's steep terraces, this 100% Riesling reflects the unique terroir of Dürnstein. The vineyards are situated near the Danube and on terraced slopes, with soils composed of clay mixed with gneiss, mica schist, and loam, as well as gneiss and prehistoric rock. The 2021 vintage is characterized by its brilliance, stony quality, and peppery notes. The Federspiel category signifies a lighter, agile style of wine, ideal for early drinking and food pairing. Alzinger wines are recognized for their clarity, precision, and minerality, a testament to the estate's meticulous winemaking and vineyard expression.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Federspiel wines are named after the falcon, symbolizing agility and lightness.
Fact 02
Alzinger's steep terraces require extensive manual labor.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage is described as particularly stony and peppery.
Fact 04
Organic farming practices are being implemented for newer vintages.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Alzinger Dürnstein Riesling Federspiel 2021 is made from 100% Riesling grapes. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging primarily in steel tanks, with a small addition of neutral Austrian oak. The residual sugar content is 4 g/l, classifying it as dry. The winemaking process emphasizes preserving the clarity, precision, and minerality characteristic of Alzinger wines and the Wachau terroir.
