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
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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Prawn cocktail Light citrus acidity cuts through the prawn and sauce; the wine refreshes between bites.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Vegetable sushi Delicate citrus mineral notes are a classic partner for vegetable-forward Japanese cuisine.More wines for sushi →
- Light fish terrine Mineral freshness matches delicate seafood preparations without overpowering.More wines for fish →
With cheese
How to serve Emmerich Knoll Riesling 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. Prawn cocktail, Vegetable sushi, Light fish terrine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Federspiel Riesling is Knoll's most accessible and early-drinking wine: lighter in style, lower in alcohol and intended for consumption within a few years. It demonstrates that the estate applies rigour to all quality tiers.
- 1983Vinea Wachau Federspiel category codified; Knoll Riesling Federspiel becomes an estate-level entry cuvée
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Emmerich Knoll · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Wachau DAC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- €22-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1983
Frequently asked about Emmerich Knoll Riesling Federspiel
When should I drink Emmerich Knoll Riesling 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 Riesling Federspiel?
Prawn cocktail is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vegetable sushi and Light fish terrine. Light citrus acidity cuts through the prawn and sauce; the wine refreshes between bites.
What grapes are in Emmerich Knoll Riesling Federspiel?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.
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