Emmerich Knoll Gruner Veltliner Kreutles Smaragd 2019
White Wine
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A concentrated, medium-to full-bodied Grüner with cool reine-claude plums, mini bananas and a ton of herbs and
spices. Superb balance and a long, complex finish. Drink or hold. 95 points. Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com
September 2020
PRODUCER
2019 Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Ried Kreutles Smaragd is grown on the Kreutles vineyard, which is at the foot of the mountain with an elevation of 240m. Soils are sandy loess with gneiss components. Vines are 25 years old on average (ranging from 5 to 45 years) and are planted at 3,500-4,000 per hectare.
Fermentation takes place in cask and stainless-steel tanks with a capacity of 500 to 4,500 litres, depending on the batch quality. 100% hand harvest, with no destemming. Airbag pressed with one to four hours' skin contact.
Fermentation with native and cultured yeast goes for between five and 15 days, with temperatures at 23 to 26°C.
The wine is aged on lees for a minimum of nine months, with no bâtonnage. Alcohol 13.5%; RS 1.5g/L; acidity 4.9g/L.
Kreutles is known for typical Grüner Veltliner that is herbal and spicy, and never too opulent.
SPECIFICATION
RegionOther Countries
StyleDry
VarietyOther white wine
Vintage2019
ClosureCork
Bottle Size
750ml
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