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White dry
"Smaragd" – this is an exceptional top-quality white wine category from Wachau, renowned for its complexity, highest concentration, ripeness, and longevity.
The aroma reveals rich papaya and pineapple fruits, accompanied by lime peel and apricots, adding ethereal notes with a gentle peppermint scent and a hint of smoky stones. The palate opens with Knoll's characteristic smooth texture and restrained notes. However, decanting gradually reveals the full brilliance of the Kellerberg vineyard.
The vines are grown on steep slopes and old granitic gneiss soil. The harvest is done exclusively by hand, and the wine develops and matures in the bottle for decades.
One of the best hillside locations in the town of Dürnstein is the Kellerberg vineyard. This vineyard, partly extending eastwards and into a wooded valley, has unique growing conditions. The slope here reaches up to 70%, and the vines grow on terraces, 200–300 meters above sea level (masl). This unique slope and soil type give the wine vitality, radiance, steel purity, and brightness.
Serve at 10 - 12°C with oysters, crab, tuna raw or grilled with lemon sauce, salmon, trout, seafood with ginger and garlic, chèvre (fresh goat cheese) or brie-type cheeses.
Extremely pronounced Mediterranean-herb aromas pour from the glass. Then comes the radical minerality of this austere masterpiece that has Amalfi lemons and a few wild-berry notes but none of the usual stone-fruit charm. Either this will blow your mind with its stony intensity or you’ll want something else. In spite of all this, there’s a lovely little burst of juiciness in the long, very focused finish. Drink or hold.
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.
