Weingut Knoll Federspiel – Riesling – 2013 (Metrovino)

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A bit of a steeper investment but this wine comes from the famous Wachau in Austria and the Austrians don’t release a great deal of this wine to the export market.  The classifications they use are Steinfeder (light body) to Federspiel (medium body) to Smaragd (full body).  And Federspiel is named after a falcon that is commonly hunted in the area.  Great tradition here and I am so glad I had a chance to taste it but I may have jumped the gun as it could be aged a bit more.

Tasting Notes:  Lots of citrus with lemon, lime and grapefruit.  There is great mineral presence and racy acidity.  Hints of herbs and savoury notes on the back palate.