Origin
Austria, Neusiedlersee, Gols
Quality grade
Österreichischer Qualitätswein
Site
Heideboden, Parndorfer Platte
Site Type
plateau
Varietal
Zweigelt 100 %
Vineyard Site
The hand-picked, carefully selected organic grapes for this wine come from preferred sites in the Heideboden near the lake and on the Parndorfer Platte, which are ideally predestined for the demands of the down-to-earth, early-maturing Zweigelt variety.
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental, pannonic
Vintage description
2016 started out difficult with frost that lead to a substantial loss in yield. This was followed by a wet and cold summer with perpetual threats of fungal infections. On the bright side the water supply for the vines was ideal for the subsequent almost too hot September. All’s well that ends well.
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | middle/september
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Maturing
large wooden barrel | used barrel | 12 month(s)
Bottling
Aug. 29, 2017 | 6000 bottles
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
12.5 %
Acid
5.8 g/l
Residual Sugar
1.2 g/l
Certificates
bio-organic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Aging Potential
medium (6 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2017 - 2022
Wine Description
Bright ruby red, fruity and spicy after cherries, lively on the palate with lots of fruit, while nicely balanced. Lasting finish.