2022 Weingut Emmerich Knoll 'Vinothekfullung' Loibner Riesling Smaragd Wachau Austria
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2022 Weingut Emmerich Knoll 'Vinothekfullung' Loibner Riesling Smaragd Wachau Austria
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- One of the Wachau’s Most Iconic Family Estates
- "Electric Energy at the Very Long Finish" ~ 97 James Suckling
- Sourced From Knoll’s Finest Parcels in Loiben
- Featured at 3-Star Michelin Restaurant The French Laundry
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About the Wine
Emmerich Knoll (pronounced with a hard “K”) represents three generations of family winemaking rooted in the village of Unterloiben in Austria’s famed Wachau region—an estate shaped alongside the family’s historic 400-year-old Loibnerhof Familie Knoll restaurant in nearby Dürnstein.
Today, Weingut Emmerich Knoll farms 15 hectares of steep, terraced vineyards carved into the Wachau’s dramatic landscape, where Grüner Veltliner and Riesling thrive in thin soils, intense exposures, and meticulously tended parcels. Their cuvées are celebrated for purity, precision, and age-worthy structure—hallmarks of the Knoll family legacy.
As a proud member of “Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus”—an elite association of Wachau winemakers following strict quality standards—Knoll Winery consistently produces wines that earn top spots on Michelin restaurants, including the legendary 3-star Michelin restaurant, The French Laundry.
The 2022 Vinothekfüllung Loibner Riesling Smaragd is one of the estate’s most limited and prestigious bottlings, produced only in years that deliver exceptional concentration and clarity.
Sourced from Knoll’s finest parcels in Loiben, this cuvée reflects heightened ripeness, precision, and structure—the defining traits of the winery’s top-tier Rieslings. The Smaragd designation signals both depth and longevity, capturing the power and purity that have made Wachau Rieslings among the most revered in the world.
Tasting Notes
100% Riesling.
Beautifully textured, multi-faceted, there's tension with opulence, majestic minerality, and a finish that lingers on and on. Balanced and harmonious, this spectacular dry, powerful Riesling will drink now but get better and better with age.
Knoll's Vinothekfüllung is a selection of the finest, ripest grapes from their best vineyards around the village of Loiben.
Critic Reviews
Stunning nose of King Alphonso mango, pineapple, apricot and floral honey. Very dense and ripe on the medium-bodied palate in spite of the racy and energetic acidity. So much candied pineapple and Thai basil. Electric energy at the very long finish. Drink or hold. ~ 97 James Suckling
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2022 Weingut Emmerich Knoll 'Vinothekfullung' Loibner Riesling Smaragd Wachau Austria
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/ bottleYou save $6
About The Wine
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Riesling
- Region:
- Wachau
- Size:
- 750ml
TASTING NOTES
What's in the Glass
- PAIRS WITH
- Shellfish · Seafood · Pork · Chicken
Mouthfeel & Acidity
Light Body
Full Body
Low Acidity
High Acidity
Soft Tannins
Firm Tannins
Dry
Sweet
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THE PRODUCER
Weingut Emmerich Knoll
Weingut Emmerich Knoll is one of the Wachau’s most iconic family estates, rooted in the village of Unterloiben and shaped by generations of hands-on, terroir-driven winemaking. Now led by the third generation, Emmerich Knoll III, the family farms roughly 15 hectares across some of the region’s most celebrated sites—including Schütt, Loibenberg, Kellerberg, and Pfaffenberg—where steep, terraced vineyards demand meticulous handwork.
Their focus on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling has earned them international acclaim, producing wines prized for their purity, minerality, and remarkable aging potential. Tradition runs deep here: harvesting is done by hand, winemaking favors restraint, and the wines are matured in large, neutral casks to preserve each site’s character. Even the labels, adorned with Saint Urban, honor centuries of winemaking heritage—reflecting a legacy that continues to define Austrian excellence today.
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