This wine is bananas! 3 grapes and 4 vintages. A savory red wine cuvée from Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Roesler grapes. Unfiltered with no added sulphur! Dark crimson in color, with a fruity bundle of currants and forest floor, subtle cocoa and with bold tannins, and a round mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes: Bold with a long finish
Pairing Suggestions: Beef Stroganoff, Aged Cheese, Grilled Meat
Burgenland, Austria
Type: Red | Vintage: 2020 | Sulfur: No Added | Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Roesler, Zweigelt | Alcohol: 15% | Production: Organic, Biodynamic | Style: Food Wine
Producer Profile
Georg Schmelzer is a fourth generation winemaker in the Gols region near Lake Neusiedl in Austria. Georg’s winemaking philosophy is in line with the Demeter guidelines and uses a variety of biodynamic preparations for the revitalization of the soil and keeping his vines as healthy as possible. Practices like the utilization of horn manure, ground crystal, and infusions of herb, such as horsetail, all participate in promoting soil health and vine strength and metabolism. The harvest is done by hand and the wine is aged in neutral oak without filtering, fining, or addition of any sulfur. It’s this respect for the land and the ability to let the grapes express themselves with minimal intervention that make Schmelzer’s Weingut so special. – Zev Rovine Selections