Emmerich Knoll Loibner Federspiel

Weingut Emmerich Knoll

Loibner Riesling Federspiel 2017

Autriche - Wachau 

There is hardly another estate that has given the Wachau region the perception of a great, serious and quality wine region as strong as that of the Knoll family.

Emmerich Knoll's estate is located in the village of Unterloiben in the Wachau region of northeastern Austria. The vineyards, 15 hectares in total, are located in Schutt, Loibenberg, Kellenberg and Kreutles in the Wachau and in Pfaffenberg in the Kremstal. Grüner veltliner and riesling share 90% of the grape varieties in the vineyards. The remaining 10% is planted with Chardonnay, Gebler Muskateller, Traminer, Rivaner and Pinot Noir. Emmerich Knoll's wines are among the finest and most elegant in this region and have great aging potential. The estate's wines are easily recognizable by their traditional labels which represent Urban, the patron saint of winegrowers and vineyards.

Grape varieties:

100% riesling

Tasting Notes:

This wine, with a ripe nose, is well concentrated and aromatic. It expresses well the aromatic palette of Riesling, well typified without the hints of hydrocarbons that are often found in this grape variety. Luxurious and round on the palate, it is a fresh and elegant Riesling, striking and crunchy fruity with a pleasant, lively, nervous, dry, delicate and very refreshing character.

Wine style:

Dry and fruity white wine

Food and wine :

Whole sea bass stuffed with dill and turmeric. Goat dung with fine herbs and jellied fruit.

Aging potential in your cellar:

12 years.

Analytic :

75 cl - 11.5% volume

Contains sulfites

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. To consume with moderation.

"The consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy, even in small quantities, can have serious consequences on the health of the child".