Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 89 pts (Hugl Zweigelt Classic)
Awards
Pfaffl named Wine Enthusiast’s European Winery of the Year 2016
Identity
| Producer | Pfaffl |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Zweigelt |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red |
| Aroma | Aromas of dark cherries, intense cherry fruit, peppery notes, and a dash of vanilla |
| Palate | Full and juicy on the palate, round with dark cherry fruit, spicy notes, and soft tannins |
| Finish | Long finish with pleasant spiciness and smooth tannins |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with steak, pasta, pizza, Austrian specialties such as dumplings in creamy mushroom sauce, black pudding, and roast beef with onions |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 30% in oak barrels and 70% in stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control at 28°C for 26 days with flooding and aeration |
Interesting facts
| Zweigelt is Austria's most widely planted red grape, created in 1922 by Dr. Fritz Zweigelt as a cross of Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. The Austrian Cherry Zweigelt is the cherry-iest Zweigelt among all Zweigelts. |
Logistics
| Cork | Screw cap |