Weingut Emmerich Knoll, Ried Kreutles, Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, Wachau, Austria, 2023

Overview of the Wine
There is hardly another vineyard that has shaped the perception of the Wachau as a serious high-quality wine-growing region as strongly as that of the Knoll family. Many generations of this family have dedicated their lives to growing wine: the first glass bottles were filled with Knoll wine in the 1950s, and the arguably most famous wine label in Austria – the family’s trademark baroque image of Saint Urban – first graced the Knoll wine bottles in 1962.

The family cultivates wine on sixteen hectares, and the names of his terraces have become common knowledge among both national and international wine drinkers: the Kellerberg, Loibenberg, Pfaffenberg and especially the Schütt yield the fruit for the famous range of Knoll Riesling and Veltliner, which are all clear, precise, mineral-rich and structured, frequently revealing their full potential after years or even decades.

Sustainable.

Winemaker
Emmerich Knoll

Grape / Blend
Grüner Veltliner

Origin
Wachau, Austria

Tasting Notes
The wine stands out for its subtle elegance, crispness, bright fruit character, and mineral hints. 

The wine's aromas are dominated by meadow grasses, orange peel, tobacco leaves, and white rhubarb, complemented by apple, pear, and gooseberry nuances. The wine has an excellent structure and balanced, fresh acidity. Long wine aging potential.

95 Points - James Suckling
The stunning nose of oranges and fresh tarragon pulls you into this succulent but very bright and animating gruner veltliner Samaragd. This has a wonderful vitality and clarity in spite of the richness on the mid-palate. Long, cool finish with delicate herbal notes. Drink or hold.

94 Points - Falstaff
Light greenish yellow, silver reflections. Delicate hay flowers, nuances of lime blossom, in the underlay yellow-fruit aromas, hints of kumquats and orange zest. Deep, juicy, elegant texture, subtle fruit, well-integrated acidity, remains persistent, some nougat and figs in the aftertaste, accessible, certain ageing potential. 

Product size: 750ml