Federweiss is a white produced by Melser Rathauskeller in Graubünden, Switzerland. Made from Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Region: Graubünden
Country: Switzerland
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
In eastern Switzerland, "Federweiss" means a white wine pressed from red grapes, here Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir), not the German half-fermented autumn must of the same name. This one is from the growers' cooperative of the Rathauskeller in Mels, in the Heidiland region of the Alpine Rhine valley; the cooperative was founded in 1938 and works in the vaulted cellar of the town hall. Pressed straight away for a pale, barely tinted wine with red apple, pear, citrus and a whisper of wild strawberry, light and fresh. Serve well chilled (8–10°C), young, as an aperitif or with fish and cold cuts.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Federweiss from?
Federweiss is produced by Melser Rathauskeller in Graubünden, Switzerland.
What grapes are in Federweiss?
Federweiss is made from Pinot Noir.