Rosé König

Austria, Burgenland, Heideboden
Bottle
Ratings
89
Identity
Producer Weingut Pittnauer
Vol 0.75
Classification Qualitätswein
Grapes 80% Blaufränkisch, 10% Zweigelt, 10% St. Laurent
Color rosé
Tasting
Color Desc Salmon colour, radiant true pink colour
Aroma Aromas reminiscent of raspberries, cherries, citrus fruits, red raspberry, strawberry, red currant, citrus zest, rosehip, crushed rock
Palate Agile, youthful, elegant, light-medium bodied, sparkling with juicy watermelon, tart cherry, preserved plum, vibrant and mineral
Finish Light, aromatic, and long-lasting finish; fresh and aromatic with a long-lasting finish
Food Pairing Salty to spicy dishes, fish to fowl, salads, fresh tomato sauces, salsas, gazpachos, grilled vegetables, mushrooms, meats, ricotta-stuffed shells in light tomato sauce
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
Biodynamic Yes
Natural Yes
ABV % 12.0
Aging Process Aged for 8 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks
Fermentation Spontaneous fermentation lasting 2-3 weeks with temperature control
Terroir
Soil mixture of sandy, loamy and chalky soils
Vine Age 18 years
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc All were hand-harvested in early September, vineyard sorted and de-stemmed
Interesting facts
The wine is made by Gerhard and Brigitte Pittnauer, a dedicated biodynamic estate in Burgenland, Austria. The winery uses a mix of modern technology and traditional methods to ensure purity and freshness. The wine is unfined and lightly filtered.