2024 Domaine Wachau ‘Liebenberg’ Federspiel Grüner Veltliner

A beautifully pure and expressive Grüner Veltliner

A classic, charming Federspiel

92 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 92 Points – Falstaff

Wachau, Austria
RRP $45 | Estate White | Fresh • Textural • Vibrant

“A beautifully pure and expressive Grüner Veltliner from one of the Wachau’s finest single vineyards — lively, mineral, and effortlessly elegant.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw with green flashes — youthful and brilliant.
Aroma: Fragrant white peach, citrus blossom, and pear with gentle hints of white pepper, herbs, and crushed stone.
Palate: Medium-bodied and sleek. Juicy orchard fruit glides across a crisp, mineral backbone with subtle spice and silky texture. Perfectly balanced between fruit intensity and racy acidity.
Finish: Clean, long, and refreshing — a graceful echo of citrus zest and flint.

Critical Acclaim

• 92 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Bright, precise, and juicy with pear, lime, and white-pepper character. Elegant and refreshing with a finely mineral finish.”

• 92 Points – Falstaff
  “Delicate aromatics, citrus and herbs, lively acidity and fine structure. A classic, charming Federspiel.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

Sourced from the Liebenberg Vineyard, one of the Wachau’s most esteemed south-facing terraces near Dürnstein, where gneiss-based soils and steep slopes deliver wines of clarity and minerality.

The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromatics. A short period on lees adds a whisper of texture while maintaining razor-sharp precision.

The result is a wine that captures the pure Wachau signature — ripe fruit, spice, and flinty energy in perfect harmony.

Region

Wachau, Austria — a UNESCO World Heritage wine region famous for its terraced vineyards along the Danube.
The Federspiel designation represents medium-bodied wines of balance and finesse, sitting between the light Steinfeder and the richer Smaragd classifications.

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters or prawns with citrus

• Wiener schnitzel with lemon and parsley

• Goat cheese and herb salad

• Thai-inspired dishes with lemongrass and ginger

• Sushi or sashimi

Why We Love It

The 2024 Domaine Wachau ‘Liebenberg’ Federspiel Grüner Veltliner is a pristine expression of Austria’s most distinctive white grape — vibrant, mineral, and incredibly drinkable.
It’s a wine that speaks of its origin: sun-lit terraces, cool Danube breezes, and centuries of tradition.

With 92 points from James Suckling and 92 from Falstaff, it’s exceptional value at $42, delivering world-class quality and true Wachau character.

Bright. Pure. Precise.
The 2024 Domaine Wachau ‘Liebenberg’ Federspiel Grüner Veltliner is a 92-point gem of freshness and finesse — a modern classic from Austria’s heartland.