Zweigelt 2007

Austrian dry red wine

Vineyard:

0,5 hectares in Arbesthal (Lower Austria)

Grape variety:

100% Zweigelt

Soil and Subsoil:

Layers of loess over limestone

Age of the vineyard:

35 years

Vinification:

Separating of grapes in the vineyard, pneumatic pressing

Maceration of grapes, alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks

Ageing:

Ageing in oak barrels (Barriques) during 18 month, 30% new oak barrels

Degustation:

Deep ruby with purple and black hues

Subtle sour cherry and cherry aromas with a balanced wooden background

The palate is cherry dominant with a marvellous berry aroma, cacao hints with a toasty tannin-finish

Classification:

Qualitätswein (Dry red wine)

Alcoholic Strength:

13,5%

Wine growing region:

Carnuntum (Lower Austria)

Ried Spiegel

Food matching:

Dishes of venison, meat and cheese