Ried Schütt Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wachau DAC 2020
Wine Enthusiast Bewertung: 95- Falstaff Bewertung: 97
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.
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Attributes
Land:
AustriaGebiet:
WachauRegion:
Lower-AustriaAppellation:
Wachau DACRebsorte:
Grüner VeltlinerKategorie:
White wineWeincharakter:
full of character, profound, opulentProduzent:
Weingut Emmerich KnollJahrgang:
2020Füllmenge:
0,75 l Fl. -
Complete description
Vintage Description:
Inviting aromas of quince, yellow apple and orange zest, underpinned by blossom honey and subtle tobacco nuances. Juicy, silky and beautifully balanced on the palate, with ripe orchard fruit, fine minerality, harmonious structure and a long finish. (P. Moser – Falstaff, 06/2022)wine:
Details zur Herkunft:
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 Schütt Grüner Veltliner Smaragdwine description:
The "Schütt" has a long winemaking tradition and was already mentioned in documents in the 13th century. Today, it is one of the best-known vineyard sites in the Wachau, offering a magnificent view over the Danube. It is a cone of stream debris that gives the site its name, located at the mouth of the Menthalgraben, a side valley that carries water, sand and scree towards the Danube during heavy rainfall.country:
Austriaregion:
Lower-AustriaArea:
WachauProducer:
Weingut Emmerich KnollCategory:
White wineWeincharakter:
classic & elegantappellation:
Wachau DACGlass:
WeißweinPremiumglass:
Grüner VeltlinerIdeal serving temperature (°C), from:
7Ideal serving temperature (°C), up to:
9Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) from:
2Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) up to:
12food recommendation:
Risotto with truffle, Pasta Algio e Olio, Hot and spicy fish (Curry), Braised or oven roasted fish, Hot and spicy seafood (Curry), Fish with distinct flavour (angler, catfish, ...), Spicy grilled veal steak, Pork asian styl (sweet-sour, Curry, ...), Roast duck/goose breast spicy preparedGrape variety:
Grüner VeltlinerVinification:
The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed, and after a short maceration period gently pressed pneumatically. Fermentation of the grape must partly in 500 liter wooden barrels and partly in steel tanks.vineyard:
The 3.48 hectare "Riede Schütt" in the Loibner Kessel lies exactly on the border between the communities of Dürnstein and Unterloiben, south-east of the Kellerberg, at an altitude of between 208 and 225 m a.s.l. in a southern exposure. The partially terraced slopes have an average gradient of 9% (max. 49%).Ernte:
Selective hand-harvesting in several passes at optimal physiological ripeness.Residual sugar:
dryyear:
2020Önologe:
Emmerich KnollAlcohol level (%vol):
13Soil:
Deep gneiss weathering material, with excellent drainage properties thanks to the low fine earth fraction, forms the basis for unsurpassed quality, even in difficult years.Ageing:
Matured for around 9 months on the fine yeast in large, traditional oak barrels.
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