Weingut Emmerich Knoll : Riesling Ried Loibenberg Smaragd 2020
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Description
Emmerich Knoll reveals a fine Austrian Riesling that blends precision and refinement
The estate
Weingut Emmerich Knoll is located in the Wachau region of north-eastern Austria.
The vineyard
The vines are 25 years old on average and are situated at an altitude of 240 metres. The vines rest on a soil composed mainly of rock containing quartz (gneiss) and a little calcareous silt (loess).
The wine
Produced within the Wachau appellation, this wine is labelled "Smaragd". According to the designation introduced by the local winegrowers' association in 1984, this denotes a full-bodied, complex wine.
Vinification and ageing
The grapes are harvested by hand and pressed whole. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats and tuns for ten to twenty days. The wine is aged for three months on the lees without stirring.
The blend
Ried Loibenberg Smaragd 2020 by Weingut Emmerich Knoll is a 100% Riesling.
Riesling Ried Loibenberg Smaragd 2020 by Weingut Emmerich Knoll: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Colour
The colour is a beautiful yellow.
Nose
The clear nose harmoniously blends fruity fragrances with an intense minerality.
Palate
The palate is seduced by this wine’s minerality and great precision. The finish reveals a beautiful acidity combined with a subtle bitterness.
Service
For an optimal tasting, serve between 10 and 12°C.
Cellaring
This Riesling Ried Loibenberg Smaragd 2020 by Weingut Emmerich Knoll can be kept in the cellar until at least 2030 in order to reveal all its aromatic complexity.
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