Wine Description
Black Cherry, Cassis and dark chocolate are the most dominant flavours in this wine. This flavour is repeated on the palate and predominantly dark fruity. The wine matured for a year in neutral barrels.
Wine Type
still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
5.6 g/l
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
14 - 16 °C
Aging Potential
8 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2019 - 2025
Vineyard
Vineyard Site
The “Eisenhut“ is a hill with deep reaching layers of rock, covered by red gravel and Loess layers. The southern slope of this reed is an especially warm location. Because of the rather barren ground, as compared to other reeds, this soil is better suited for growth-intensive sorts, like the Roter Veltliner. Additionally the grounds are also home to some red wines. Officially the location “Haide” is part of the reed “Eisenhut”.
Origin
Austria, Wagram
Quality grade
Qualitätswein
Site
Eisenhut
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Zweigelt 100 % | 20 years
3500 plants/ha | 4500 - 5000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
250 - 300 m
Soil
gravel | top soil
loess | sub soil
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental
Seasons 2016
Summer
Harvest and Maturing
Harvest
handpicked | end/september
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mash Fermentation
squashed | Stems: 0 % | steel tank | 10 - 12 day(s) | temperature control: yes | 22 - 23 °C
Fermentation Process
pump over | 3 x day | Duration: 12 days
Filter
filtered
Sulfur Added
yes, wine
Maturing
large wooden barrel | 1000 - 2000 L | used barrel | 24 month(s)
Time on the Fine Yeast
24 month(s)
Bottling
screw cap
SO2 added: 15 mg
Winery
The Eschenhof Holzer winery is located in Großriedenthal, in the Wagram wine region. Here the innovative wine maker, Arnold Holzer, draws on the unique bounty of nature, with a great deal of creativity, a distinctive style and a sense for delicious creations.