2024 Rudi Pichler Grüner Veltliner Federspiel

An outstanding Federspiel from one of the Wachau’s most precise and consistent producers

Delivers precision, freshness and incredible value

95 Points – Falstaff | 93 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Wachau, Austria
RRP $55 | Estate Grüner Veltliner | Bright • Mineral • Elegant

“An outstanding Federspiel from one of the Wachau’s most precise and consistent producers — vibrant fruit, pristine minerality, and beautiful balance in every glass.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw with green reflections — brilliant and crystalline.
Aroma: Fresh pear, lime blossom and green apple with white pepper, crushed herbs and flinty minerality.
Palate: Elegant and lively. Zesty citrus and orchard fruit flow over a fine, chalky texture and crisp acidity. Subtle lees creaminess adds length and depth.
Finish: Clean, saline and refreshing — a long echo of citrus, pepper and wet stone.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – Falstaff
  “Pure, focused and refined. Delicate fruit meets precise acidity and mineral drive. A textbook Federspiel with exceptional finesse.”

• 93 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Bright and lively with pear, lime and white-pepper aromas. Sleek, energetic and beautifully balanced on the finish.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The fruit is drawn from terraced vineyards around Wösendorf and Joching in the heart of the Wachau, planted on soils of gneiss and loess that produce Grüner Veltliner of clarity and minerality.

At Weingut Rudi Pichler, the approach is defined by purity and precision:

• Hand-harvested fruit from estate terraces

• Gentle whole-bunch pressing for delicacy

• Cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve freshness

• Short lees aging for texture and balance

The result is a Grüner Veltliner that captures the Wachau’s signature energy and focus — vibrant, mineral and perfectly weighted.

Region

Wachau, Austria – Federspiel Classification
“Federspiel” denotes the mid-weight style of Wachau wines (11.5 – 12.5 % alc.), celebrated for their precision and drinkability. Rudi Pichler’s 2024 release shows the balance and definition that have made his estate one of the region’s finest.

Food Pairings

• Wiener schnitzel with lemon and parsley

• Grilled prawns or calamari with herbs

• Sushi and sashimi

• Roast chicken with garlic and thyme

• Soft goat cheese or young brie

Why We Love It

The 2024 Rudi Pichler Grüner Veltliner Federspiel delivers precision, freshness and incredible value from one of the Wachau’s most respected winemakers.
It’s a wine of vibrant fruit, mineral clarity and silky texture — a 93-95 point benchmark for authentic Austrian Grüner Veltliner.

Equally at home as a refreshing aperitif or with fine seafood and white meats, this is brilliance in balance.

Fresh. Focused. Impeccable.
The 2024 Rudi Pichler Grüner Veltliner Federspiel is a 95-point Wachau classic — elegant, vibrant and absolutely pure.