Wine Description
Our classic Zweigelt is always characterized by its excellent varietal character. Juicy fruit, silky tannins, and pleasant acidity make this wine a pure drinking pleasure.
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby garnet with violet reflections. Hearty cherry fruit, plums, a hint of marzipan. On the palate, it's very juicy, medium-bodied with well-integrated, silky tannins and a pleasant acidity, with cherry fruit and a delicately spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Zweigelt is a true all-rounder: whether with schnitzel, juicy beef roulades, or a hearty snack – it feels at home everywhere. With its fruity character and smooth tannins, it really puts you in a good mood, especially when served slightly chilled in the summer. Drinking pleasure guaranteed!
Wine Type
still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13 %
Residual Sugar
1.2 g/l
Acid
5.3 g/l
Certificates
vegan
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Aging Potential
medium
Optimum Drinking Year
2025 - 2029
Vineyard
Vineyard Site
Burgenland, Austria's sunniest wine-growing region, impresses with its diversity and quality. Famous for full-bodied red wines, elegant white wines and fine sweet wines, it combines tradition and innovation in a picturesque landscape.
Origin
Austria, Burgenland
Quality grade
Qualitätswein
Site
Burgenland 
Normal Classification
Regionswein
Varietal
Zweigelt | 21 - 28 years
4300 liter/ha
Weather / Climate
Climate
pannonic
Average Hours of Sun per Vintage
2102 hours
Average Rainfall Per Vintage
673 mm
Rainfall 2023
786 hours
Sunshine 2023
2084 hours
Vintage description
The 2023 vintage began with a cool, rainy spring, which ensured slow, even development of the vines. The summer was moderately warm with sufficient moisture, largely avoiding drought stress. A sunny, stable autumn enabled a late, selective harvest under ideal conditions. The grapes presented themselves aromatically, freshly, and perfectly balanced. 2023 is considered a classic, very harmonious vintage with clear fruit and elegant structure.
Harvest and Maturing
The grapes for this wine are harvested separately according to location. The selective harvest of the ripe, healthy grapes is done exclusively by hand. In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed. The , alcoholic fermentation and maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks and lasts one to two weeks. During this time, the mash is pumped over two to four times a day (remontage) to release the valuable ingredients (color, tannin) from the skins. Further development and malolactic fermentation takes place in large and small oak barrels. After a year of barrel aging, the base wines are blended, clarified/filtered and stored in stainless steel tanks until bottling.
Harvest
handpicked | September 20 - September 22
Fermentation
partly spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mash Fermentation
destemmed and squashed | stainless steel tank | 1 - 2 week(s) | 26 - 30 °C
Filter
filtered | fine
Sulfur Added
yes
Maturing
barrel | 500 - 2600 L | 12 month(s)
Bottling
screw cap | March 12, 2025 | Lot Number: L 01 N09943/25
Product Codes
Prüfnummer
N09943/25
EAN
9120041300066
EAN / carton 6
9120041300271
Winery
The Wagentristl winery in Burgenland, in the Leithaberg region, is a family-run business with a long tradition. Generations of the family combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to produce high-quality wines full of character. The diversity of grape varieties and the special terroir of the Leithaberg are reflected in elegant and authentic wines that stand for quality and closeness to nature.