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Birgit Braunstein Zweigelt 2018 Birgit Braunstein Zweigelt 2018

Alternative Red / Blend

Birgit Braunstein -'Mitterjoch' Zweigelt 2018

Juicy, cherry, full-bodied, everybody ́s darling!

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Type:Red

Varietal:Zweigelt

Unit Size:750

Alcohol Volume:13%

Region:Burgenland

Country:Austria

Tasting Notes

The Zweigelt is a delightful wine, offering velvety tannins and vibrant aromas of sour cherry. It is a charming, round, and playful wine, with a juicy structure that enhances its overall appeal. The wine’s bright and fruity character, combined with its smooth texture, makes it an enjoyable and well-rounded choice, showcasing both complexity and elegance.

Technical Info

Brand:Birgit Braunstein

Closure:cork

Organic Certification:ABG - AT-BIO-302

Country of Origin:Austria

Serving Temperature:16-18°C

Drink By:2027

Wine Ageing:12-month in French oak.

Winemaking Style:Traditional

Harvest:Hand-harvest

Winemaking:Cold pre-fermentation. Stainless steel fermentation under controlled temperature using indigenous yeasts on the skins (3 weeks) unfiltered.

Viticulture:The Leitha Mountains, located behind Purbach, are home to an ideal combination of slate, shell limestone, and crystalline quartz, providing the perfect foundation for exceptional wines. Together with the unique microclimate of Lake Neusiedl, these elements impart a distinctive maturity, terroir-specific minerality, and natural character to the wine.

Food Pairing:Penne arrabbiata, Roasted duck, Grilled portobello, Mushroom Risotto, Duck Sausages

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Birgit Braunstein

Birgit Braunstein is the passionate force behind Weingut Braunstein, guiding the winery into a new era while honoring its rich tradition. Situated in Burgenland’s Leithagebirge region, the winery produces wines that capture the essence of the unique terroir. With a strong focus on organic and biodynamic practices, Birgit ensures that the vineyards are sustainably farmed and in harmony with nature. Her winemaking philosophy revolves around creating wines that are elegant, balanced, and expressive of the land, with a particular focus on local varieties like Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, and Zweigelt. Thanks to Birgit’s dedication to quality and innovation, Weingut Braunstein has earned a reputation for producing wines that are celebrated for their complexity, authenticity, and sense of place, positioning the winery as a leader in Austria’s winemaking scene.

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