Zweigelt Rosé - Gebrüder Nittnaus

Zweigelt Rosé - Gebrüder NittnausA luminous salmon pink in the glass, delicately shimmering and clear – this is how Zweigelt Rosé - Gebrüder Nittnaus greets the eye. Fine reflections of light copper play with the light and immediately awaken the desire for the first sip. As it is poured, a fresh, fruity cloud of aroma rises, reminiscent of a basket of ripe fruit on a warm summer’s day. On the nose, juicy strawberry dominates, closely followed by fragrant raspberry. A hint of red currant adds an appealing cool edge to the bouquet. Fine herbal notes of lemon balm and a touch of thyme provide depth. Light floral nuances, such as delicate rose petals and a hint of elderflower, round off the aromatic picture. A subtle mineral note ensures clarity and elegance. On the palate, Zweigelt Rosé - Gebrüder Nittnaus is dry, charmingly fruity and precise. The texture appears silky, almost floating, and carries the red fruit across the tongue with great finesse. Strawberry and raspberry return, now accompanied by a hint of cherry and fresh grapefruit peel. The well-integrated acidity feels lively and keeps the wine taut and very drinkable. The body presents itself as medium-weight, elegant and clearly defined. Not an overloaded rosé, but a stylish partner for many occasions. A delicate touch of tannin from the Zweigelt lends grip on the palate without sharpness or hardness. This creates a very harmonious impression that awakens the desire for the next sip. On the finish, red berries appear once more, along with some herbal spice and a salty trace from the Burgenland terroir. The style of this rosé from Burgenland feels modern, animating and focused on freshness. The sunny days at Lake Neusiedl, combined with cool nights, bring intense fruit and clear structure to the grapes. Zweigelt here shows its fine side. Instead of a powerful red-wine profile, it unfolds a fragrant, playful rosé personality with plenty of elegance. The typical aromas of this rosé from Gols lend themselves well to a brief overview: Juicy strawberry and sweet raspberry as a red-fruit base Delicate notes of red currant and light cherry Fresh herbal hints of lemon balm and thyme Light floral nuances of rose petals and elderflower Mineral freshness with a delicate, salty trace on the finish Thus, Zweigelt Rosé - Gebrüder Nittnaus shows a clear, defined personality. It stands for a fruit-driven yet structured style that brings a lot of pleasure both on its own and with food. The dry vinification provides clarity on the palate, while the silky-soft texture offers great drinking pleasure and charm. The aromatic profile remains consistently precise and never kitschy, ideal for enjoyment with high expectations. This brief guide helps with choosing the right occasion: As a fresh aperitif on the terrace or balcony As a versatile food companion for light dishes As a fine rosé for sociable gatherings with friends As a stylish gift for fans of Austrian wine As a companion for sunny days and mild summer evenings Production of Zweigelt Rosé by Gebrüder Nittnaus The home of the grapes is Burgenland, around Gols on Lake Neusiedl. The Pannonian climate brings many warm sunny days, while cool nights preserve the freshness in the berries. The soils range from sandy layers to calcareous sites with gravel content. This diversity shapes the grapes with tension, fruit intensity and a fine mineral note. The grape variety is pure Zweigelt. Normally, Zweigelt is considered a red-wine variety with juicy cherry and gentle tannin. For this rosé, the estate deliberately uses grapes with perfect ripeness and fresh acidity. This results in a wine with lively red fruit, silky-soft texture and a touch of structure from the tannin that never dominates. The grapes come from the estate’s own vineyards, allowing for short distances and rapid processing after harvest. The harvest is selective, in order to bring only ripe grapes into the cellar. An early chosen harvest date keeps the acidity fresh and provides a delicate alcohol content of 12 percent by volume. Already in the vineyard, the team of Gebrüder Nittnaus places value on precise work, limited yield and grapes with intense aroma. In the cellar, the Gebrüder Nittnaus work with a clear goal: a pure, fresh rosé expressing the grape variety and its origin. After arrival at the winery, the grapes are gently destemmed. The berries have a short maceration period on the skins to extract color and initial aromas. This is followed by a gentle pressing process that uses only the fine must from the heart of the berries. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. In this way, the delicate fruit notes of strawberry, raspberry and currant are optimally preserved. Cool fermentation temperatures promote the development of fresh, clear aromas. Maturation on the fine lees gives the wine its silky-soft texture and a subtle creamy nuance on the palate. Regular stirring of the lees, the so-called bâtonnage, intensifies this effect and brings more creamin...