Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Federspiel

What it pairs with

• Grilled trout with almonds
  Light, refreshing acidity and pepper note pair seamlessly with delicate freshwater fish.
• Cucumber salad
  Fresh and herbal wine complements the cool, light salad.
• Antipasti platter
  Versatile food wine; acidity bridges marinated vegetables and charcuterie.

How to serve Emmerich Knoll Grüner Veltliner Federspiel

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. 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.

1. 1983 — Federspiel tier formally defined by Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus; Knoll's entry-level Grüner becomes a flagship of the category

Facts

Producer

Weingut Emmerich Knoll

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

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