Weingut Knoll Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Rinkinys iš Kreut

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99,00 €

Description

Discover the Diversity of Wachau's Grüner Veltliner. This set offers an opportunity to compare two exceptional "Grüner Veltliner Smaragd" wines from different, but highly regarded, vineyards: Kreutles and Loibenberg. "Smaragd" category wines are renowned for their complexity, longevity, exceptionally high quality, and concentration, reflecting the best traditions of the region.

Flavor Palette:

Both wines feature aromas typical of "Grüner Veltliner": herbs, citrus, fruits.
Kreutles: softer peaches, white fruits, and subtle spices, revealing the vineyard's soil minerality.
Loibenberg: more intense white pepper, apples, pears, and citrus fruits.
General: tobacco, herb, stone fruit, and spice notes, with apple and mango aftertastes, fresh and mineral taste with balanced acidity.

Vineyard Characteristics:

Kreutles: chalky loam soil, wine aged in old barrels, preserving the region's authentic character.
Loibenberg: exceptional minerality, unique growing conditions, distinctive subtlety, and elegance.

Why Choose This Set?

It's a unique opportunity to compare how different vineyards affect the character of "Grüner Veltliner" wine.
The "Smaragd" category is a guarantee of top quality, reflecting the best traditions of the Wachau region.
This set makes an excellent gift for "Grüner Veltliner" enthusiasts or a great way to enhance your wine collection.

Compare two exceptional "Grüner Veltliner Smaragd" wines from different Wachau vineyards: Kreutles and Loibenberg. The "Smaragd" category is renowned not only for its complexity and longevity but also for its exceptionally high quality and concentration, reflecting the best traditions of the region.

Aroma and Taste:

Both wines exhibit aromas typical of "Grüner Veltliner": herbs, citrus, fruits.
Kreutles: here, gentler notes of peaches, white fruits, and subtle spices dominate, revealing the vineyard's soil minerality.
Loibenberg: this vineyard is characterized by a more intense aroma, with distinct notes of white pepper, apples, pears, and citrus fruits.
Common: both wines reveal the tobacco, herb, stone fruit, and spice notes typical of the "Smaragd" category, complemented by apple and mango aftertastes, while the taste is fresh and mineral, with balanced acidity.

Vineyards:

Kreutles: the grapes grow on chalky loam, and the wine is aged in old barrels, preserving the authentic character of the region.
Loibenberg: the Ried Loibenberg vineyard is characterized by exceptional minerality and unique growing conditions, which give the wine distinctive subtlety and elegance.

This set is intended for "Grüner Veltliner" enthusiasts who wish to delve into the impact of different vineyards on the wine's character and discover the subtle differences between these two exceptional vintages.

About brand

Weingut Emmerich Knoll is one of the most famous and highly respected wineries in Austria, located in the prestigious Wachau region – one of the oldest and most important wine-producing regions in the country. This winery is renowned not only for its long-standing traditions but also for its exceptional winemaking quality.

Vineyards and Production:

Weingut Emmerich Knoll vineyards grow on terraced slopes, where world-renowned "Grüner Veltliner" and "Riesling" grapes are cultivated. The unique climatic conditions of the Wachau region: warm summers and cool evenings, combined with calcareous and rocky soil conditions, create ideal conditions for growing these varieties.

The winemaking process in these farms is based on long-standing traditions and extensive knowledge of vineyard care. The winemaker adheres to natural cultivation methods to extract the authentic flavor of each vineyard, while ensuring the highest quality standards.

Wines and Classification:

Weingut Emmerich Knoll produces some of the best wines in the Wachau region, often labeled with the "Smaragd" label, which is a distinctive Wachau wine classification. These wines are characterized by exceptional longevity, flavor concentration, and complexity, often comparable to top-tier Burgundy white wines.

"Grüner Veltliner" and "Riesling" wines from Emmerich Knoll vineyards are balanced, with bright acidity, excellent fruit and mineral balance, and their flavor intensity and longevity are often internationally acclaimed.

Wine Labels and St. Urban:

Weingut Emmerich Knoll wine bottles are adorned with a baroque label depicting St. Urban, the patron saint of winemaking. This symbolizes the winemaking traditions preserved on the farm and the respect for ancient winemaking methods, passed down from generation to generation.