Wine Rudi Pichler, Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2009
Reviews of purchase Rudi Pichler, Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2009
Tasting Notes
The wine has a pleasant lemon-gold color.
Light wine with notes of green fruits, minerals, grapefruit and lime. The finish is medium length.
The wine has a fresh floral fragrance with notes of blueberry, fresh herbs and green vegetables.
The wine goes well with fish dishes or poultry, soups and salads.
Interesting Facts
Federspiel - traditional wine region Wachau. Its name, this wine takes from falconry - the so-called white dove that bind and throw into the air to attract the attention of a falcon. These dry wines made from well-ripened grapes, they are usually disclosed in 1-2 years, and the potential exposure of 5-7 years. The grapes for this wine are grown on the plains, hilly and partly terraced vineyards.
Rudi Pichler - family production. Many generations of the family Pichler in winemaking. The first mention of the main building of the winery refers to 1575, and in 1884 it passed into the possession of Pichler. In 1904, Johann Pichler also bought a small farm, which is passed down from generation to generation. In 2004, there were also built new cellars and a reorganization of production in compliance with all standards of quality.
Today, in the possession of the family is 12.5 hectares of vineyards. It is mostly grown varieties Grüner Feltliner (65%) and 30% Riesling and Pinot Blanc (5%). Of these varieties of wine produced on the classification of the Wachau wine Association (Federspiel, and Smaragd Shtaynfeder).
In 2010, the largest wine magazine Austria "Falstaff" Rudi Pichler recognized wine company of the year.
