Eichkogel Zweigelt Reserve - Weingut Krug

Eichkogel Zweigelt Reserve - Weingut KrugThe Eichkogel Zweigelt Reserve from the wine-growing region of Lower Austria presents itself in the glass in a dense light red. On the nose, this red wine from Weingut Krug reveals all kinds of morello cherries, black cherries, damsons and plums. As if that were not already impressive, maturation in stainless steel also adds oriental spices, cocoa bean and black tea. The Weingut Krug Eichkogel Zweigelt Reserve presents itself to the wine enthusiast pleasantly dry. This red wine is never coarse or meager, just as one would expect from a wine in the high-quality category. On the finish, this youthful wine from the Lower Austrian wine-growing region finally delights with a lovely length. Once again, hints of plum and morello cherry emerge. Vinification of the Eichkogel Zweigelt Reserve from Weingut Krug This powerful red wine from Austria is vinified from the Zweigelt grape variety. After the grape harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery 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 maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for Weingut Krug Eichkogel Zweigelt Reserve This Austrian red wine is best enjoyed at a tempered 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs or duck breast with snow peas.