Emmerich Knoll Gruner Veltliner Loibenberg Smaragd 2019

2019 Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Ried Loibenberg Smaragd is grown on the mountain's south-facing terraces on soils of primeval gneiss rock. Vines are 28 years old on average (ranging from 10 to 50 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 14%; RS 1.4g/L; acidity 5.1g/L. Loibenberg is Knoll's hottest vineyard and yields warm, soft, creamy, yellow-fruited creamy wines.