2024 Domaine Wachau ‘Bruck’ Federspiel Riesling

One of the best-value white wines in the world

A beautifully balanced, mineral-driven Riesling

92 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 92 Points – Falstaff

Wachau, Austria
RRP $45 | Estate Riesling | Pure • Racy • Refined

“A beautifully balanced, mineral-driven Riesling from steep Wachau terraces — brimming with citrus precision and crystalline energy.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw with silver glints — brilliant clarity and youthful brightness.
Aroma: Vibrant lime zest, green apple, and white peach with hints of jasmine, crushed slate, and a touch of flint.
Palate: Medium-bodied and electric. Juicy citrus and orchard fruit glide across a spine of taut acidity and stony minerality. Focused, mouth-watering, and pure.
Finish: Long and refreshing — a shimmering echo of lime, stone, and sea-spray freshness.

Critical Acclaim

• 92 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Bright, tangy, and finely etched — green apple, citrus, and chalky minerality. A precise and vibrant Riesling true to its origin.”

• 92 Points – Falstaff
  “Racy structure, fine fruit, and crystalline freshness. A benchmark Federspiel — delicate yet full of character.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The fruit comes from the Bruck Vineyard, one of the Wachau’s coolest and most dramatic single sites near Spitz, facing the Danube’s morning light and tempered by alpine breezes.
The steep, stone-terraced slopes of gneiss and mica-schist produce Riesling of remarkable fragrance and minerality.

At Domaine Wachau, traditional, low-intervention winemaking allows terroir to shine:

• Hand-harvested fruit from mature vines

• Whole-bunch pressing for delicacy

• Cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve purity

• Short lees aging for texture and complexity

The result is a Riesling that balances zesty fruit precision with mineral depth — a signature of this historic estate.

Region

Wachau, Austria – Bruck (Village of Spitz)
A UNESCO World Heritage landscape of terraced vineyards and ancient soils.
The Federspiel category represents wines of medium body and remarkable finesse, sitting between the light Steinfeder and the powerful Smaragd tiers.

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters with lime and sea salt

• Grilled prawns or calamari

• Sushi and sashimi

• Thai or Vietnamese dishes with lemongrass and ginger

• Roast chicken with citrus and herbs

Why We Love It

The 2024 Domaine Wachau ‘Bruck’ Federspiel Riesling captures the heart of the Wachau — crisp mountain freshness, Danube minerality, and classical European precision.
It’s elegant, lively, and effortlessly drinkable, with just enough depth to intrigue the serious Riesling lover.

Dual 92-point acclaim from James Suckling and Falstaff confirms this as one of the best-value fine white wines in the world — a brilliant $45 bottle that delivers true grand-cru character at an everyday price.

Bright. Mineral. Pure.
The 2024 Domaine Wachau ‘Bruck’ Federspiel Riesling is a 92-point gem of energy and finesse — a pristine Wachau classic for every cellar.