naked red non-vintage 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for naked red non-vintage 1500ml Magnum by Heinrich

Colour & Appearance

A clear dark cherry red with a deep core and brightening reflections at the rim.

Nose

The bouquet opens up in layers and with spicy complexity. Dark fruit accents of cassis, elderberry, blackberry and morello cherry appear refreshingly crisp. Ethereal nuances of liquorice and aniseed lend dynamism, finely rounded off by juniper, green pepper and fresh garden herbs.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is grippy, juicy and at the same time silky. The mouthfeel is remarkably lean and focused. Bright fruit notes such as raspberry and lively morello cherry come to the fore here. At a moderate 12.5% ABV, it impresses with enormous drinkability and invigorating freshness.

Terroir & Origin

For this wine, Gernot and Heike Heinrich combine grapes from both sides of Lake Neusiedl. The vines thrive to the west on the slopes of the Leithagebirge on cooling limestone and slate, as well as to the east on the gravelly soils of the Parndorfer Platte and humus-rich heathland soils.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A delicately balanced cuvée dominated by Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch, complemented by Sankt Laurent. As a masterful non-vintage, the wine benefits from spontaneous fermentation on the skins in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. The subsequent ageing process of over a year in wooden vats grants it its stability. Bottling in the 1.5-litre magnum ensures a particularly even and prolonged maturation.

Food Pairings

Excellent with grilled feta with Mediterranean herbs and sun-dried tomatoes or a delicate beetroot carpaccio with burrata and pistachios. Also a delight with game dishes such as smoked venison ham with wild herb salad and cranberries.

Particularities

As a certified Demeter estate and member of respekt-BIODYN, Gernot and Heike Heinrich stand for an uncompromising connection to nature. The magnum format underlines the easy-drinking yet sophisticated character of this unadulterated red wine.