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Emmerich Knoll 2011 Riesling Smaragd, Kellerberg, Wachau


Item Number: 6069 UPC: 9008519092357

Country: Austria
Region: Lower Austria Sub Region: Wachau
Appellation/AVA: Wachau
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Kellerberg
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Riesling
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Residual Sugar(g/L): 1.3
Total Acidity: 5.8
Soil Type: Gneiss based primary rock with some Loss components
Elevation: 250-350 meters
Average Age of Vines: 15 years
Filtration: Yes

Vineyard Style:
Coolest climate, very mineral wines, fruity, peach and white fruit.

Winemaking Notes:
The yield for the wine is set depending on growing conditions and variety and varies every year with a legal max of 9,000 kg/ha. Harvesting by hand. Selective harvest; no use of sorting tables. No destemming. Cultured and natural yeast used for fermentation in cask and stainless steel tanks. Fermentation lasted 10-20 days. 6-8 months aging on the lees, twice racked.

Tasting Notes:
Peel of tangerine and orange, delicate yellow tropic fruits, blossom honey, elegant and balanced. Sweet extracts, fine lemon ideas, stays good on the palate, mineral finish.