Krems an der Donau: Winery tour and tasting at the Weingut Stadt Krems winery
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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What it pairs with
- Grilled trout with almonds Light, refreshing acidity and pepper note pair well with delicate freshwater fish.More wines for trout →
- Cucumber salad Fresh and herbal wine complements the cool, light salad.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Antipasti platter Versatile food wine; acidity bridges marinated vegetables and charcuterie.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →
With cheese
How to serve Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Federspiel
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled trout with almonds, Cucumber salad, Antipasti platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Federspiel tier was established by Vinea Wachau as the everyday drinking category (12-12.5% abv), accessible and meant for early consumption. Knoll's Federspiel Grüner demonstrates the estate's quality-first philosophy extends to every tier.
- 1983Federspiel tier formally defined by Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus; Knoll's entry-level Grüner becomes a flagship of the category
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Emmerich Knoll · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grüner Veltliner
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Federspiel
When should I drink Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
Grilled trout with almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cucumber salad and Antipasti platter. Light, refreshing acidity and pepper note pair well with delicate freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Federspiel?
The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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