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)
▸ Sources (4)
Official Emmerich Knoll technical sheet for Grüner Veltliner Ried Kreutles Smaragd 2019 (production methods consistent across vintages) (local reference)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Unterloiben 132, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2732 79355
Email
Owner
Emmerich Knoll III
Cellarmaster
Emmerich Knoll III