2022 Weingut Knoll Grüner Veltliner Loibner Federspiel, Wachau, Austria

ABOUT THE WINE

This Federspiel-level Grüner Veltliner hails from vineyards around Loiben, where primary rock and loess soils intersect to produce wines of both structure and lift. The 2022 vintage brought a fresh, balanced profile, with cooler harvest conditions preserving acidity and aromatic complexity.

In the glass, it offers classic Grüner notes of pear skin, fresh herbs, lime zest, and white pepper, supported by a sleek texture and subtle salinity. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness, the wine reflects Knoll’s minimalist, terroir-focused approach—eschewing opulence for linear purity and poise.

A highly versatile food wine, this bottling pairs beautifully with light poultry, freshwater fish, Asian cuisine, or seasonal vegetables like asparagus and artichokes.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Weingut Knoll, based in the village of Unterloiben in the Wachau, is one of Austria’s most esteemed estates. The Knoll family has cultivated vines in the region for generations, and under the guidance of Emmerich Knoll, the winery has become a reference point for age-worthy, site-expressive Austrian white wines.

Their approach combines traditional values with meticulous farming and low-intervention vinification. All vineyard work is done by hand, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and respect for the region’s historic terraced vineyards. While Knoll is perhaps best known for its profound Smaragd wines, its Federspiel bottlings—like this Grüner Veltliner—embody the estate’s precision and restraint in their most immediately drinkable form.