Ratings
91 Falstaff points for 2021 vintage
Awards
Goldene Traube for Burgenland wine 2018 · Gold at AWC Vienna 2020 · Landessieger 2018 in Welschriesling group
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Pittnauer |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Zweigelt |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep red with light violet reflections |
| Aroma | fine cherry note with an ensemble of laurel and sweet spices such as cinnamon, allspice, and cloves |
| Palate | profound body, soft texture, fine tannins, and a barely perceptible but present acidity giving direction |
| Finish | mild wine with a fruity finish and pleasant tannin structure |
| Food Pairing | pairs well with poultry dishes, roast pork, veal with creamy sides, spicy pasta, casseroles, and medium-strong cheeses |
| Aging Potential | drink over the next few years, with potential to develop more mature notes |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | aged in small used wooden barrels |
Terroir
| soils composed of sand, loam and chalk |
Interesting facts
| Winemaker Gerhard Pittnauer awarded 2014 Winemaker of the Year by Falstaff; winery focuses on natural and biodynamic wines; vineyards on chalky-gravel soils near Neusiedlersee |