Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt - Winzer Krems

Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt - Winzer KremsThe Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt from winemaker Winzer Krems in Lower Austria reveals a bright, light red color in the wine glass. The first nose of the Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt presents notes of sour cherries. The fruity hints of the bouquet are joined by more fruity-balsamic nuances. This wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with 3.7 grams of residual sugar. As one would expect from a wine in the high-quality category, this Austrian charmer, despite all its dryness, offers the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine presents itself as wonderfully velvety. Thanks to the moderate acidity, the Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt caresses the palate with a velvety mouthfeel without sacrificing juicy liveliness. On the finish, this youthful wine from the Lower Austrian wine-growing region finally impresses with good length. Once again, hints of sour cherry appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes join in, contributed by the loess and clay-dominated soils. Vinification of Winzer Krems Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt The basis for the balanced Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt from Lower Austria is grapes from the Zweigelt variety. In Lower Austria, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay and loess soils. The wine grapes for this Austrian red wine are harvested exclusively by hand once they are perfectly ripe. After the harvest, the grapes are transported to the press house as quickly as possible. There, they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt can continue to harmonize for several months on the fine lees. Food recommendation for Winzer Krems Kellermeister Privat Blauer Zweigelt This red wine from Austria is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with stuffed cabbage rolls, cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables, or chickpea curry.