Wine Description
A classic, uncomplicated Zweigelt with fine aromas of sour cherry and a simple tannic structure.
Tasting Notes
The nose is dominated by intense notes of sour cherry and dark plums. It is fruity and light-bodied, characterized by a refreshing acidity and very soft, smooth tannins. The focus is on purity of fruit rather than heavy oak influence.
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
12 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
6 g/l
Total Sulfur
70 mg
Certificates
organic, AT-BIO-302
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
14 - 16 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2025 - 2031
Vineyard
Origin
Austria, Wagram
Quality grade
Wagram DAC
Site
Vineyard selection
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Zweigelt 100 % | 30 - 35 years
3500 plants/ha | 4500 - 5000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
north east, south east, south, south west, north west
Sea Level
200 - 250 m
Soil
loess
gravel
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental
Harvest and Maturing
Harvest
handpicked
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
60 % | steel tank | 18 month(s)
40 % | large wooden barrel | 1000 - 3000 L | used barrel | 18 month(s)
Bottling
screw cap
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.