2024 Weingut Emmerich Knoll Gelber Traminer Smaragd, Wachau, Austria Ratte The 2022 is the first

The 2022 is the first vintage for Ludes from this newly acquired prime parcel and the “T” is code for DRY – just don’t tell the German authorities

spicy flavor that is long associated with the brand

dried dates & figs

Vine Age: Planted in 1952

chalky tannins and vibrant acidity keep the wine linear and energetic

2024 Weingut Emmerich Knoll Gelber Traminer Smaragd, Wachau, Austria Ratte The 2022 is the firstOne of the oldest European varieties, Traminer came to Austria in the Middle Ages from what is now northern Italy. Its skin varies in color from pale yellow to red, and can be found in small, specialized vineyard sites throughout the country. Notoriously demanding in the vineyard, Traminer yields low acid wines that are intensely aromatic and extract rich. Arrives late October 2025.