Weingut Knoll
Weingut Knoll Loibner Riesling Smaragd
White wine
4.8
Expert Rating
4.4
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Weingut Knoll's Loibner Riesling Smaragd emerges from the captivating slopes of Loibenberg, overlooking the Danube, ascending from 220 to 420 meters. Defined by ancient rock formations, predominantly Gneiss with intermittent layers of loess, the vineyards find their limits at the forest's edge. This Riesling, a testament to Wachau's winemaking prowess, reflects its terroir intricacies. The stony sections exude pronounced minerality, while those from loess-rich areas offer a softer, velvety allure. Introduced in 1986, Smaragd, denoting Wachau's finest, matures exclusively in the sun-soaked terraced vineyards during exceptional vintages. This wine, a symbol of physiological maturity, ages gracefully, a true embodiment of Wachau's winemaking tradition.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Weingut Knoll Loibner Riesling Smaragd offers a fresh, mineral-rich bouquet of ripe yellow fruits, herbs, and spices.On the palate, it is lush and textured with a great balance between acidity and sweetness. It has a long, elegant finish that lingers with notes of apricot, lime, and wet stones. Overall, it is a wonderfully fresh, zesty, and complex white wine with great depth and complexity.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2045
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Riesling
ORIGINS
Winery: Weingut Knoll
Region: Niederosterreich
Niederösterreich, or Lower Austria, is Austria's largest wine region, producing an impressive variety of wines from across 16 sub-regions. Vineyards sprawl across the Danube Valley, Wachau Valley, and Kamptal Valley, among others, offering stunning scenery and unique terroir.CUSTOMER RATING
4.4
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