Rudi Pichler, Grüner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau, 2018

The ‘Federspiel’ moniker denotes a dry wine with an abv between 11.5% and 12.5%, and this style is known for its approachability. Here fruit from Rudi Pichler’s valley, hillside and high-elevation terraced vineyards come together to create a fleshy, sappy Grüner with cider apple and conference pear fruit and a distinct savouriness denoted by a soy sauce aroma.