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Weingut Knoll, “Loibenberg” Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

Wachau, Austria 2017 (750mL)
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Weingut Knoll, “Loibenberg” Grüner Veltliner Smaragd

The smaragd-designated wines of Weingut Knoll—smaragd being the highest ripeness classification in the Wachau region—are some of the most opulent, profound Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners in Austria. In fact, Knoll’s whites rank among the very best (and most sought-after) in the world. The estate’s 15 hectares of vineyards are scattered around the village of Dürnstein, considered to be one of the top areas in the Wachau. The rich and unique soils here contain loess (wind-blown silt) and gneiss (granite-like), which lend vivid minerality to the wine. The famous label depicts St. Urban, a patron saint of winegrowers.

Austria’s Wachau appellation is the country’s most acclaimed region and is best represented under the skilled guidance of producers like Knoll. About an hour northwest of Vienna along the Danube River, the vista of the steep, terraced vineyards of the Wachau creates a magnificent landscape akin to a verdant, ancient amphitheater—it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, after all. Emmerich Knoll’s 15 hectares rest around the village of Unterloiben, considered to be one of the top areas in the Wachau. The rich and unique soils here contain loess and gneiss, which lend vivid minerality to the wine.

The 2017 Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner radiates deep day bright yellow hue with a mineral and crushed stone nose. Fresh and spicy stone fruits meets honeyed tropical fruits with generous delivery through the mid-palate. Beautifully delineated from start to finish. It’s lush and generous with mineral cut and a hint of salinity. Gorgeous and a game changer for Grüner.
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Country
Austria
Region
Wachau
Sub-Region
AustriaUnterloiben
Soil
Loess & Gneiss
Farming
Sustainable
Blend
Grüner Veltliner 100%
Alcohol
13.5
OAK
Some Large Cask
TEMP.
40-50
Glassware
All-Purpose Whites
Drinking
Now-2030
Decanting
30 Minutes
Pairing
Smoke Roasted Trout

Austria

Northeastern Austria

Weinviertel

Considered by most to be the oldest growing zone in Austria, Weinviertel is also, geographically, the largest in the country and covers the vast, northeastern expanse of Lower Austria, stretching from the western border of Slovakia, following the Danube inland and veering up to the southern border of Czechia. Its name, which translates to “wine quarter,” reflects the region’s rich, ancient wine heritage and, according to the Weinviertel DAC website, there are “7,000 years of artifacts to prove it.”

Northeastern Austria

Wachau

Austria’s Wachau appellation is the country’s most acclaimed region. About an hour northwest of Vienna along the Danube River, the vista of the steep, terraced vineyards of the Wachau creates a magnificent landscape akin to a verdant, ancient amphitheater—it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, after all. With rich and unique soils here of löess and gneiss, which lend vivid minerality to the wine.

Eastern Austria

Burgenland

The Burgenland appellation, running along Austria’s border with Hungary southeast of Vienna, has a diverse topography and a mix of soils, with more primary rock and slate at higher locations and dense loams in the rolling hills that extend toward the Pannonian plain.

Southeastern Austria

Steiermark

The region of Styria (Steiermark) is in southeastern Austria which sits near the border with Slovenia. This area is studded with long-extinct volcanoes whose deposits are a key component of the local soils and the vineyards benefit from a classic Austrian push-pull of cool Alpine air and warmer “Pannonian” currents from the east.

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