Sandgrube 13 Blauer Zweigelt - Winzer Krems

Sandgrube 13 Blauer Zweigelt - Winzer KremsThe elegant Sandgrube 13 Blauer Zweigelt from the house of Winzer Krems shines a bright light red in the glass. The bouquet of this red wine from Lower Austria delights with nuances of red currant and sour cherry. It is precisely its fruit-forward character that makes this wine so special. On the palate, Sandgrube 13 Blauer Zweigelt from Winzer Krems opens pleasantly dry, firm, and aromatic. On the tongue, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an exceedingly velvety texture. Thanks to its pronounced fruit acidity, Sandgrube 13 Blauer Zweigelt reveals itself on the palate as exceptionally fresh and lively. The finish of this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of Lower Austria, more precisely from the Kremstal, is ultimately impressive with its good length. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral hints from the soils dominated by gravel and clay. Vinification of Sandgrube 13 Blauer Zweigelt by Winzer Krems The balanced 13 Blauer Zweigelt from Austria is a single-varietal wine made from the Zweigelt grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Lower Austria. Here the vines sink their roots deep into soils of clay and gravel. The wine berries for this red wine from Austria are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day at optimal ripeness to preserve their aromas. After harvesting, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by several months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13 Blauer Zweigelt This red wine from Austria is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to spinach gratin with almonds, vegetable stew with pesto, or chickpea curry.