Origin
Austria, Niederösterreich
Quality grade
Österreichischer Qualitätswein
Varietal
Zweigelt | 18 years
Soil
primary rock
loess
clay earth
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | end/october
Mash Fermentation
squashed | Stems: 0 % | acacia barrel | 2000 L | used barrel | 6 - 8 week(s)
Maturing
acacia barrel | 2000 L | used barrel | 12 month(s)
Bottling
screw cap
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13.5 %
Residual Sugar
4.4 g/l
Acid
1.1 g/l
Certificates
Sustainable Austria
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
8 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
7 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2016 - 2023
Wine Description
Deep red-violet color, bouquet of cherries and red berries, nougat and chocolate, with soft tannins and a subtle spiciness. A wine that invites another sip. Best enjoyed slightly chilled. Overall, an intriguing representative of the Zweigelt variety from the Kamptal.
Tasting Notes
Karl Steininger:
Cherry-red in the glass, with typical cherry aromas on the nose. Noticeably clear, precise, and dry on the palate, with very little tannin—beautifully integrated. Velvety and fruity on the entry.
17/20 points
Food Pairing
This wine pairs perfectly with dark meats, traditional barbecue, and steak, as well as with cheese and dark chocolate.
The vintage 2015
First a hot, then a warm summer—dry at the start, with timely rainfall before the harvest, followed by a stable autumn. These are the hallmarks of a great and powerful vintage, promising full ripeness for the red wines.

