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

  • Prawn cocktail
    Light citrus acidity cuts through the prawn and sauce; the wine refreshes between bites.
  • Vegetable sushi
    Delicate citrus mineral notes are a classic partner for vegetable-forward Japanese cuisine.
  • Light fish terrine
    Mineral freshness matches delicate seafood preparations without overpowering.

How to serve Emmerich Knoll Riesling 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. 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.

  1. 1983: Vinea 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.

Tags

dry high acid light body medium term mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion summer occasion weeknight old world pairs with aperitif pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price trade up riesling still white

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