Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Classification Smaragd
Region Wachau
Soil Gneiss based primary rock with löss components; mica schist
Elevation 305.0 meters
Orientation Southern Exposition
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Loiben Riesling Vinothekfüllung - blend of ripest grapes from multiple vineyard parcels (Kellerberg, Loibenberg, Pfaffenberg, Kreutles, Schütt, Trum)
Vine Age Mixed vineyard parcels
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 8 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested from steep, terraced vineyards around Loiben and Dürnstein. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and large neutral oak. Rests on fine lees until spring bottling. Selected from ripest grapes for this special Vinothekfüllung release. Modified Moser training system, planting density 5,000-6,500 vines/hectare.
Certifications Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus, Organic
Tasting Notes
Nose: candied lemon, honeysuckle, coriander, ripe nectarine, candied ginger
Palate: powerful, compact, full-bodied, lemony brightness, ripe fruit
Food Pairing stinky cheese, roast white meats, braised things, white sauce, fried food, aperitif
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 98
James Suckling98
Falstaff98
A La Carte Wein-Guide98
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Unterloiben 132, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2732 79355
Email
Owner
Emmerich Knoll III
Cellarmaster
Emmerich Knoll III