2023 Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner ‘Kreutles’ Smaragd

Grown on sandy loess with Gneiss & vines that are an average of 25 years old. Multiple passes through the vineyard, hand harvested, whole bunch pressed with 4-6 hours skin contact. Naturally fermented in a mix of 500-5000 litre casks & tanks followed by 6-8 months ageing on lees with no bâtonnage.

The Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Ried Kreutles Smaragd is grown on the Kreutles vineyard, which is at the foot of the mountain with an elevation of 240m. Soils are sandy loess with gneiss components. Vines are 25 years old on average (ranging from 5 to 45 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.

Kreutles is known for typical Grüner Veltliner that is herbal and spicy, and never too opulent. – Emmerich Knoll