Ratings
Average 87.3 points from community reviews on CellarTracker
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Pittnauer GmbH |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep red color with delicate and elegant appearance |
| Aroma | Dark cherry, undergrowth, subtle inviting spice, cherry, raspberry, black currant, hint of white pepper, exotic aromas, great minerality, balanced fruit and tannins |
| Palate | Full-bodied, delicate, fruity, smooth, refined palate with balanced acidity and tannins, power and tension, well integrated |
| Finish | Uplifting finish with good fruit, vitality, gentle tannins, and balanced acidity |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with game, mushrooms, pork |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aging in large wooden barrels, maturation period with gentle integration of acidity and tannins |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, minimal intervention |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay, Limestone |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Exclusively hand harvest as per traditional practices at Weingut Pittnauer |
Interesting facts
| Produced by Gerhard and Brigitte Pittnauer, pioneers of natural and biodynamic winemaking in Austria, with a philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for terroir. |
Logistics
| Cork | Diam cork |