Hofkellerei Des Fürsten von Liechtenstein - Profundo Selektion Karlsberg 2013
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Ever tasted a red wine from Austria? This Zweigelt tasted really good.
Hofkellerei Des Fürsten von Liechtenstein - Profundo Selektion Karlsberg 2013 (87 tsomw points)
In the glass this wine shows a dark red/garnet color.
On the nose tasty aromas of cherries, black currant and cinnamon with hints of chocolate and violets.
On the palate full-bodied and round, balanced with soft tannins, dark chocolate, leather and ripe cherries with good structure and length.
Winemaker notes:
Zweigelt is the most widespread red wine in Austria, newly bred by Dr. Zweigelt 1922, who was a teacher at the Viticulture and Horticulture Center Klosterneuburg. It is a cross-bred between St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch. Zweigelt is a very fertile grape, which requires intensive leaf work and yield regulation but demands little from soil. Variety spectrum ranges from young-drinking wine to mature versions of barrique and rich cuvees.
Harvested by hand at warm weather. After destemming grapes were at 28°C for 10 days on must fermentation. After pressing at pneumatic tank the malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tank. Aged for 15 month in barrique.
Website winery: www.hofkellerei.li
Foodpairings: Suitable meals: dark meat, game, duck and cheese.