Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled trout with almonds
    Light, refreshing acidity and pepper note pair well 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 · 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.

Tags

dry gr ner veltliner high acid medium body medium term mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion weeknight old world pairs with aperitif pairs with salad pairs with white fish price trade up still white

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