2022 Domäne Wachau Blauer Zweigelt ‘Terrassen’

Subtle aromas of red berries and liquorice, well-balanced on the palate with soft tannin.

Grapes for Blauer Zweigelt Terrassen were carefully hand-picked from different vineyards throughout the Wachau valley. A major part of the grapes originates from the villages of Weissenkirchen, Wösendorf, Joching, Rossatz-Arnsdorf and Mautern. The Zweigelt vines grow mainly on steep walled terraced vineyards with primary rock and partly on loess terraces with heavier sandy soils.

Zweigelt can be indicated as being relatively uncomplicated in cultivation but requires due to great fertility a rigid quality control as yields can become too high. The grapes for this Zweigelt were harvested by hand and were afterwards destemmed, crushed and fermented by applying classical mash fermentation for several days and then matured in big wooden casks for achieving balance and rounding off the tannins.

Fruit-driven aromas of cherry and blackberry are accompanied by forest soil, hints of clove and black pepper fragrances. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant. The mouth-watering acidity balances the soft tannins to make this Zweigelt an enjoyable and pleasant red wine. Medium-bodied and elegant on the palate. The present, yet balanced acidity and the soft tannins make this Zweigelt an enjoyable and pleasant red wine. Serve at 17 degrees Celsius. This wine perfectly accompanies a wide variety of dishes such as pasta or light veal- or beef dishes. Drink now or store for maturation up to 3-5 years.  – Domane Wachau