Origin
Austria, Kremstal
Quality grade
Qualitätswein
Site
Vineyard Selection
Site Type
terraces
Varietal
Zweigelt 100 % | 30 years
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
250 m
Soil
loess | little
gravel | large
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Sulfur Added
yes, wine
Mazeration
squashed | 5 hour(s) | with stems: yes
Fermentation
spontaneous
steel tank | 3 week(s) | temperature control: yes | 20 °C
Filter
filtered
Maturing
steel tank | 6 month(s)
Bottling
screw cap
Deacidification
no
Acidification
no
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | rose | dry
Certificates
organic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
100 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
medium (4 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2026
Winery
In 2005 Alexander Zöller staked everything on one card and acquired half an acre of vineyards in Lower Austria’s Krems valley. Over the years other plots were added and today he owns 7 hectares of vineyards which are cultivated organically. Emphasis lies on the detailled representation of the terroir and the different grape varieties. Gruner Veltliner sets the tone, Riesling, Roter Veltliner and Zweigelt complete the varietial range. They all share a carefully considered and deliberate vinification which represents the vintage without embellishment. Rough edges and individual expressions are gladly accepted.