Domaine Wachau Gruener Veltliner Federspiel Liebenberg Durnstein 2024

The history of the vineyard Liebenberg dates back to the 14th century. Early records mention“lieb’nperig“, which later became “Liebenberg“. The views of this south- and southwest facing site are lined by stone-walls. Liebenberg is situated in the western part of Dürnstein and has rather cooler influences compared to for example Kellerberg. Liebenberg is one of the most fascinating vineyards in the Wachau; various forms of paragneiss represent the parent rock for the soils. Dark amphibolite outcrops are scattered everywhere, and amphibolite is also found in the stone walls. Due to its meagre terrain, the wines are characterized by elegance and subtle minerality. The wine shows hints of ripe yellow apple, white peaches, spicy notes of pepper and subtle hints of papaya; the palate is pronounced with a salty character, juicy fruit and lively acidity that complement the long lasting and powerful mouthfeel. The name Federspiel is derived from falconry which was a very popular leisure time activity among the nobility in medieval times. The falcon stands for the remarkable elegance of these dry white wines. Well chilled, it is an ideal accompaniment to classic Austrian cuisine such as baked pasta with ham. It also goes perfectly with Italian antipasti, a Mediterranean shakshuka or spiced dishes like Paneer Tikka (Indian grilled cheese).