Graupert Zweigelt 2019

Wine Description for Graupert Zweigelt 2019 from Meinklang

Colour & Appearance

Deep purple-red with violet rim and intense, dark core – a wine that flaunts its youth and vitality right there in the glass.

Nose

Untamed and lively: dark cherries and plums present themselves deliberately unpolished, accompanied by a wild spice bouquet of black pepper, clove and allspice. This cheeky, tousled aromatics are the whole point – nothing has been smoothed over here.

Palate

Refreshingly different: bright red fruit meets vibrant acidity and a hint of volatility that lends the wine its coveted funkiness. Youthful tannins define with herbaceous character, whilst elderflower notes and hints of blackcurrant leaf provide tension. With its moderate 12% alcohol, this Zweigelt is a super-juicy, uncomplicated quaffer that tempts you to take the next sip.

Finish

Medium length with herbaceous freshness and lingering fruit – a wine that makes you crave another glass rather than inviting contemplation.

Terroir & Origin

From the Demeter farm Meinklang in Pamhagen on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl, where biodynamic circular farming is practised with cattle, fruit and wine production. The Pannonian climate of the Seewinkel region shapes the vines with warm days and cool nights.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Zweigelt from unpruned vines – they regulate their own yield and produce small-berried grapes with concentrated aromatics. This unconventional method leaves the vineyards looking dishevelled – „Graupert“ in Burgenlandish – and yields wines with greater extract and complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled sardines with fennel seeds, salsiccia with fennel or goat’s cheese crostini with pickled beetroot. An ideal party wine that also shines with rustic grilled dishes and vegetarian antipasti.

Special Characteristics

A deliberately wild, unfiltered natural wine approach without fuss. The Graupert demonstrates that Zweigelt, far from contemplative seriousness, can offer pure, exuberant drinking pleasure – authentic, lively and refreshingly different.