Austria, - No subregion
Zweigelt, Merlot
Description
Dark ruby garnet with hints of violet on the edges. Distinctive cherry fruit, wood aromas of chocolate and vanilla, very fruity and inviting dry, very mild acid, elegant silky stylistics with great abundance and noble extracts. Pronounced cherry with an echo of dark berries and an unobtrusive hint of chocolate-mocha. Dry, mildly acidic, elegantly silky style with an amazing fullness and noble sweet extract. On the palate juicy, full of sweet cherry fruit, fine spices. Long finish with ripe juicy tannins and exceptional balance
Awards
92 pts Falstaff Wine Guide
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
Vinification
Big Blend 2018 Burgenland Horitschon Zweigelt, Merlot Hochäcker, Gfanger 15-25 years Pseudogley/ Braunerde 250-270m Mid October 6-8 grapes
Vineyard
The grapes are hand picked. The traditional mash fermentation takes place by means of its own yeast and lasts between 7-10 days. The biological acid degradation takes place in a wooden Barrel. After 6 months of storage on the fine yeast, the wine is stored in a wooden barrel up to 16 months.
Maturation
Drinks: 2019 - 2029, when stored optimally Drinking recommendation: 16-18 o c
