Emmerich Knoll - Grüner Veltliner "Ried Loibenberg Loibner" Smaragd 2021 (750ml)
Price: $96.99
| Producer | Emmerich Knoll |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Australia |
| Varietal | Grüner Veltliner |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 204080 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Emmerich Knoll Description
Emmerich Knoll III, an exuberant spokesperson for the Wachau region, farms the family’s 15 hectares of land and crafts wines that clearly express the Unterloiben terroir where some of Austria’s most famous vineyards can be found. This family run winery is a treasure that has been estate owned and operated for over three generations. The majority of the Knoll’s vineyard plantings are dedicated to Gruner Veltliner and Riesling, but the family also farms small amounts of Rivaner, Gelber Traminer, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Knoll Winery upholds stringent farming and winemaking standards that vintage after vintage propel their wines to the top of restaurant, collector and critic’s lists. Knoll wines are easily recognized by their distinct label that depicts an ornate image of St. Urban, the patron saint of winemakers and vineyards. While in the Wachau, one can also dine at the family’s acclaimed, 400 year old restaurant, Loibnerhof Familie Knoll.
The flagship grape of Austria, Grüner Veltliner is a natural cross of Traminer and St. Georgen. Grüner accounts for almost 30% of all grapes planted with around 13,500 hectares under vine in the country. The Austrian native has become an international sensation amongst sommeliers worldwide as the perfect food wine due to its high acidity. In Austria it is prized for the easy drinking wine it produces but can also wow the palate with complexity in the right winemaker’s hands. The typical flavor profile is often described as displaying elements of green apple with an unmistakable white pepper spiciness.
The steep, stone terraced, Loibenberg, located in the town of Unterloiben, is Emmerich Knoll’s warmest vineyard. Grüner in the Loibenberg is typically grown nearer the base of the incline where the primary rock soil has a layer of löss , while Rieslings prefer the more rocky sections uphill. Knoll Grüner from this site perennially display rich, round, and aromatic wines, while still being characteristically dry. This wine falls under the Vinea Wachau’s strict classification system as Smaragd, the highest quality level, based on natural alcohol content.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Knoll's 2021 Ried Loibenberg Loibner Grüner Veltliner Smaragd shows a clear, dense, fleshy and aromatic nose with concentrated fruit. Creamy, juicy, salty and savory on the palate, this is a rich and also tense Loibenberg Veltliner with fine tannins and long-lasting fruit.
