Wine Description
A classic, dense Zweigelt with intense aromas of cherry, sour cherry, wild berries and spices. Full-bodied, smooth, harmonious on the palate - the perfect wine for many occasions!
Wine Type
still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13.5 %
Acid
5.4 g/l
Residual Sugar
2.5 g/l
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Aging Potential
high (15 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2021 - 2026
Vineyard
Vineyard Site
The grapes for the Zweigelt wine grow in different vineyards in Kamptal, which feel very comfortable on the primary rock soils.
Origin
Austria, Niederösterreich
Quality grade
Österreichischer Qualitätswein
Site
Kamptal
Varietal
Zweigelt 100 % | 20 - 30 years
Soil
clay
primary rock
Weather / Climate
Vintage description
Invigorating freshness coupled with a radiantly clear expression of fruit are characteristic for all of the varieties, accompanied as well by structural acidity that is rather striking for such a warm year.
Harvest and Maturing
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mash Fermentation
Zweigelt | destemmed and squashed | fermentation vat
Fermentation Process
manual punch down
Maturing
large wooden barrel | 18 L
Winery
The black raven on Rabl wine labels represents high quality single vineyard wines and animating entry-level wines. Scrupulous work with unerring attention to detail in the vineyards and the cellar is the basis for superb wines that earn recognition from wine specialists and numerous accolades from all over the world.