Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner100%
Drinking Window 2024-2035
Classification "Smaragd" (Wachau top quality designation)
Region Wachau
Soil Sandy loess with gneiss components
Elevation 240.0 meters
Orientation East
Estate Grown Yes
Sites single vineyard
Vine Age 5-45 years, average 25 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottle Aging 1 month
Lees Aging 9 months
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details No destemming, skin contact 1-4 hours. Fermented in cask and stainless steel (500-4,500 L) with cultured and natural yeast. 9 months on lees (no bâtonnage), racked twice, filtered. 1 month bottle aging before release in September. Single vineyard wine.
Certifications Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus
Tasting Notes
Nose: honey, chamomile, tropical fruit, stone, mineral
Palate: yellow fruit, flowers, mineral, brightness, balance
Food Pairing grilled fish, soft cheeses, shellfish, seafood
Critics Ratings James Suckling: Pretty honey, chamomile and tropical fruit aromas
James SucklingPretty honey, chamomile and tropical fruit aromas
Wine Enthusiast94 points (2020 vintage)
Falstaff94 points (2020/2021 vintages)
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Unterloiben 132, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2732 79355
Email
Owner
Emmerich Knoll III
Cellarmaster
Emmerich Knoll III