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2023 Riesling Spitzer Federspiel, Weingut Johann Donabaum Wine Republic

2023 Riesling Spitzer Federspiel, Weingut Johann Donabaum

Wachau, Austria

The Terraced Orchard

Lively, fragrant and wonderfully clear-cut, Spitzer Federspiel opens with white peach and apricot, followed by citrus zest and delicate blossom. A stony mineral character gives the ripe fruit definition, keeping the aromas fresh and finely drawn. There is an inviting generosity to the orchard fruit, balanced by the cool precision that makes Wachau Riesling so distinctive.

Dry and medium-bodied, the palate brings juicy stone fruit together with brisk acidity and a gently rounded texture. A subtle grip adds shape, while citrus freshness carries the wine into a clean, persistent finish. It is immediately appealing as an aperitif and especially rewarding alongside fish, shellfish and lighter dishes. Enjoy it young for its vivid fruit, or allow a few years in bottle for greater complexity.

For when: The first glass should feel like opening the windows on a bright spring morning.

Pairs with: Grilled trout with lemon butter, steamed sea bass with ginger, scallop ceviche, prawn and fennel linguine, chicken schnitzel or asparagus with hollandaise.

Spitzer refers to Spitz, the village at the western end of the Wachau where steep vineyards extend into the Spitzer Graben. Federspiel identifies the region’s dry, medium-bodied style, prized for its balance of flavour and freshness. The name comes from the feathered lure used in falconry, a fitting image for a wine with such lift and poise.

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Johann Donabaum took over his family’s estate in 1996 at just twenty years old, becoming its fifth-generation winemaker. Based in Laaben, within the Spitzer Graben, he redirected the traditional family business towards fine wine, expanding the vineyards while reducing yields to concentrate on quality.
The estate’s vineyards include Setzberg, Offenberg and Spitzer Point, with steep slopes and varied rocky soils providing distinct settings for Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. Johann’s approach places particular emphasis on vineyard origin, allowing each wine’s fruit, texture and structure to reflect where it was grown.
The family remains central to the estate, combining vineyard experience with Johann’s precise cellar work. Sustainable cultivation and careful attention to the vines support a style that balances concentration with freshness, producing wines that offer both immediate enjoyment and the capacity to develop.

Made entirely from Riesling, Spitzer Federspiel draws its fruit from steep vineyards in the Spitzer Graben. The weathered soils include pegmatite gneiss, calc-silicate gneiss and schist, providing the varied geological foundation of the cuvée.
The wine is made in stainless steel, preserving its clear stone-fruit aromas and fresh, mineral profile. This approach keeps the emphasis on Riesling’s natural fragrance and acidity.
Four months on fine lees contribute gentle texture and balance before bottling. The finished wine is closed with a screwcap, with the producer indicating an ageing potential of approximately five years for this cuvée.
Alcohol: 12.5%. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Country
Austria

Grape
Riesling

Producer
Donabaum

Size
750ml

Types
White Wine

Vintage
2025

Region
Lower Austria

Sub-Region
Wachau

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