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Winery | Johanneshof Reinisch |
|---|---|
Grapes | Zweigelt |
Region | Thermenregion |
Wine style | Austrian Zweigelt |
Alcohol content | 13% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | An excellent soft, rounded and fruity. Don’t be put off by the obscure variety this is a really approachable red with ripe cherry and plum flavors, smooth tannins and a good length. |
The fruit-forward and spicy Zweigelt, with flavors of sour cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, violets and pepper, has soft tannins and is the most widely planted red grape in Austria. It can taste similar to a spicy Beaujolais, a racy Pinot Noir or an inky California Zinfandel.
In 1922, Zweigelt was created by researcher Frank Zweigelt, by crossing an Austrian grape called Blaufränkish, which gives th...
