Funkstille Zweigelt

REGION: Niederösterreich, Austria

VARIETIES: Zweigelt

VITICULTURE: Conventional

YEAR: 2023

ALCOHOL: 13%

INFO: The dark berried Zweigelt grapes come from selected south facing vineyards, perfectly exposed to the sun, produce a bright, ripe and abundant red wine. Great care and attention is taken with canopy management in order to balance the leaf density of the vines and ensure good air-flow and healthy grapes. Harvest takes place in mid-October.

Grapes are vinified at their energy neutral winery; cold-soaked for 5 days after which fermentation starts slowly. Twice-daily pump-overs are carried out for the first 10 days and then the wine is left on the skins for a further 5 days with just one pump-over per day. Malo-lactic fermentation happens simultaneously with the main ferment. The finished wine then goes into old wooden 5,000-8,000 litre barrels, with 10% going into 2-3 year old barriques. The components are then blended prior to bottling.

This results in abundant red cherry, plum and vibrant berry  combined in this joyful, bright and incredibly juicy red wine; medium-bodied with beautifully ripe and light tannins and touch of spice on the finish.

Vibrant, juicy wine with light tannins and a touch of spice. Perfect with pork & duck

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