Mitterjoch Zweigelt Burgenland - Birgit Braunstein

Mitterjoch Zweigelt Burgenland - Birgit BraunsteinThe Mitterjoch Zweigelt Burgenland, matured in barrels and hailing from the Burgenland wine-growing region, presents itself in the glass in a bright light red. In the glass, this red wine from Birgit Braunstein offers aromas of plums and sour cherries, complemented by slate. The Birgit Braunstein Mitterjoch Zweigelt Burgenland appears wonderfully dry to the wine enthusiast. This red wine never comes across as coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine in the high-quality segment. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine is wonderfully velvety. Thanks to its distinctive acidity, the Mitterjoch Zweigelt Burgenland reveals itself on the palate as impressively fresh and lively. On the finish, this youthful red wine from the Burgenland wine-growing region delights with a beautiful length. Once again, nuances of sour cherry and plum appear. Vinification of Birgit Braunstein Mitterjoch Zweigelt Burgenland This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Zweigelt. Only first-class grape material was used for this wonderfully balanced varietal wine from Birgit Braunstein. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After it has finished, the elegant Mitterjoch Zweigelt Burgenland is aged for several more months in oak barriques. Food recommendation for Birgit Braunstein Mitterjoch Zweigelt Burgenland This red wine from Austria is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfectly suited as an accompanying wine to chickpea curry, spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce, or pumpkin casserole.