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Ried Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wachau DAC 2020

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€ 38.80 / 0,75 l Fl.

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Smaragd is the name for the best, most treasured wines from the Vinea Wachau-members. The alcohol content of these wines begin at 12.5% by volume. This, along with the highest grape ripeness and natural concentration are what make this world-class designation possible. Emerald-coloured Idex lizards – also known as Smaragd - are at home in the terraced vineyards of the Wachau. On bright, sunny days, their beauty is highlighted dramatically as they bask in the gleaming sun next to the grapevines – the perfect symbol for the absolute top Wachau wines with full physiological ripeness.

  • Attributes

    Land:

    Austria

    Gebiet:

    Wachau

    Region:

    Lower-Austria

    Appellation:

    Wachau DAC

    Rebsorte:

    Grüner Veltliner

    Kategorie:

    White wine

    Weincharakter:

    full of character, profound, opulent

    Produzent:

    Weingut Emmerich Knoll

    Jahrgang:

    2020

    Füllmenge:

    0,75 l Fl.

  • Complete description

    Vintage Description:

    A graceful version, this delivers fresh minerality to the well-spiced flavors of apple tart, baked pear and peach cobbler. The midpalate turns savory and thickens in texture, before the crunchy, vibrant finish sweeps it away. Wet stone and dried sage linger, inviting you to dive in deeper. (Aleks Zecevic - Wine Enthusiast, 1st July 2023)

    wine:

    Details zur Herkunft:

    "Smaragd" ist die höchste Qualitätsstufe der „Vinea Wachau“ und steht für kraftvolle Reserveweine.

    Wachau Smaragd:

    In der Wachau benutzen Mitglieder des Gebietsschutzvereins „Vinea Wachau“ folgende drei Marken zur Unterscheidung ihrer Weine nach dem natürlichen Alkoholgehalt: Steinfeder, Federspiel und Smaragd. Die kraftvollen Reserveweine werden als „Smaragd“ (ab 12,5 % vol.) bezeichnet. All diese Weine sind nicht aufgebessert und werden ausschließlich trocken und ohne Barriqueeinsatz ausgebaut.

    wine title:

    Ried Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

    country:

    Austria

    region:

    Lower-Austria

    Area:

    Wachau

    Producer:

    Weingut Emmerich Knoll

    Category:

    White wine

    Weincharakter:

    full of character, profound, rich

    appellation:

    Wachau DAC

    Glass:

    Weißwein

    Premiumglass:

    Grüner Veltliner

    Ideal serving temperature (°C), from:

    8

    Ideal serving temperature (°C), up to:

    10

    Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) from:

    3

    Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) up to:

    12

    food recommendation:

    Smoked fish, Pasta with seafood, Paella with fish and seafood, Vegetable tempura (deep fried vegetables), Sweet and sour fish, Braised or oven roasted fish, , Poached beef, Roast pork, Red smear cheese

    year:

    2020

    Grape variety:

    Grüner Veltliner

    Önologe:

    Emmerich Knoll

    vineyard:

    LOIBENBERG is one of the „Grand Crus“ of Austria. The ancient dry stone walls dating back to the 14th century reach up to 420 m above sea level. The soil is dominated by weathered primary-rock, the so called „Gföhler Gneiss“, with layers of loess and loam in some areas. Warm pannonian airstreams make Loibenberg the „hotplate“ of the Wachau. Stretching out over more than 20 hectares, the Loibenberg is the Wachau’s biggest single vineyard and famous for its diversified microclimate.

    Soil:

    Gneiss and loess

    Ernte:

    Selective hand-picking in several steps.

    Ageing:

    Aged for around 9 months on the fine yeast in large, traditional oak barrels.

    Residual sugar:

    dry

    Alcohol level (%vol):

    13

    Falstaff Bewertung:

    95

    James Suckling Bewertung:

    95

    Wine Enthusiast Bewertung:

    93

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