Burg Zweigelt Reserve - Weingut Pfaffl

Burg Zweigelt Reserve - Weingut PfafflThe powerful Burg Zweigelt Reserve from Weingut Pfaffl shimmers into the glass with a dense light red. When swirling the glass, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which shows in church windows at the edge of the glass. Poured into a red wine glass, this Old World red wine presents wonderfully expressive aromas of plum, morello cherry, black cherry and plum, rounded out by cinnamon, oriental spices and cocoa bean contributed by aging in wooden barrels. On the palate, the Burg Zweigelt Reserve from Weingut Pfaffl opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven and balanced. This velvety red wine is full-bodied and multi-layered on the palate. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Burg Zweigelt Reserve flatters with a soft mouthfeel, without lacking freshness. The final of this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of Weinviertel finally impresses with considerable reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral facets of the soils dominated by marl and clay. Vinification of the Burg Zweigelt Reserve by Weingut Pfaffl This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, and that is Zweigelt. Only the best grapes were used for this wonderfully powerful varietal wine from Weingut Pfaffl. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Weinviertel. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of loess, sandstone, clay and marl. Burg Zweigelt Reserve is an Old World wine through and through, as this Austrian exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. After the harvest, the grapes arrive at the press house by the fastest route. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Burg Zweigelt Reserve is left to harmonize on the fine lees for a few months. Food recommendation for Weingut Pfaffl Burg Zweigelt Reserve This Austrian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to braised chicken in red wine, pumpkin casserole or veal boiled beef with beans and tomatoes. Awards for the Burg Zweigelt Reserve from Weingut Pfaffl 2020 - Lower Austrian Wine Award GOLD 2018 - Selection GOLD 2017 - Selection **** 2017 - Savoir Vivre GROSSES GOLD 2017 - Lower Austrian Wine Award FINALIST 2017 - AWC SILVER 2016 - Savoir Vivre Großes Gold 2016 - Lower Austrian Wine Award - GOLD 2016 - AWC Silver 2015 - Savoir Vivre Grand Gold 2013 - Wine Enthusiast 92 points 2013 - Selection **** 2013 - Falstaff 92 points 2012 - Wine Enthusiast 93 points 2012 - Selection **** 2012 - Parker 90 points 2012 - Falstaff (91-93 points) 2011 - wein.pur 92 points