Awards
Gold and 96 points for Rosé by Nature 2022 at Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition; Silver for Pitt Nat Blanc 2022 and Pitt Nat Rosé 2022
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Pittnauer |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 80% Blaufränkisch, 10% Zweigelt |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby with a slightly deep and violet hue |
| Aroma | Floral notes intertwined with aromas of cherry, raspberry, blueberry, and hints of fine herbs |
| Palate | Bright and fresh palate, light and fruity with vibrant acidity and a lively, sparkling character |
| Finish | Extended retro-olfaction with a beautiful, lingering finish |
| Food Pairing | Pork chop with fine herbs and mustard sauce, pâtés, lightly spiced charcuterie, grilled white meats (pork, rabbit, veal), some red meats (lamb, beef) |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | Aged 6 months in used oak barrels, followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks, then blended |
| Fermentation | Fermented 10 to 14 days in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts |
Terroir
| Vine Age | 20 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand harvested (mid-September for Zweigelt and mid-October for Blaufränkisch) |
Interesting facts
| The nickname 'Pitti' comes from friends of Gerhard Pittnauer. The wine is made as a thirst-quenching, unpretentious blend of two Austrian black grape varieties. |