Wine information
The idea of an everyday wine far removed from the mainstream. A cuvée of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Roesler. After hand-picking, the Roesler was pressed as a whole bunch. The Roesler comes from the years 2018 to 2021, was skin-fermented for a short time and stored in old barrels. The Merlot was fermented whole berry and stored in 500-litre oak and stainless steel barrels after fermentation. The Cabernet comes from the years 2019 to 2021 and was also aged in 500-litre oak and stainless steel barrels after a short fermentation in open vats. It was bottled in February 2024 with 25 mg total sulphur, 3.32 pH and 0.7 grams of residual sugar.
Color
Medium, slightly transparent ruby red colour
Nose
In the fragrance the red solera by Johannes Zillinger is still restrained and youthful. It is reminiscent of blackberries, a little beetroot with the corresponding earthy notes, dark cherries, straw flowers, laurel and stone.
Palate
The youth is confirmed on the palate in the form of a taut, fresh, cool and tart overall impression, which is combined with a subtly yeasty and silky texture. The wine radiates joie de vivre thanks to its agile acidity and juicy dark berry fruit. The tannin is fine and grippy, the wine is subtly herbal and spicy and again pleasantly tart on the finish. This is where the Cabernet Franc is particularly present.
Food recommendations by Christoph Raffelt
- Beetroot terrine with savoury and acacia honey
- Brussels sprout tempura with beetroot and ginger salad according to Stevan Paul
- Green echiladas with tomatillos and chicken
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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| Winemaker | Johannes Zillinger |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Weinviertel |
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| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Drinking temperature | 17° |
| Manufacturer | Organic winery Johannes Zillinger, Landstrasse 70, A-2245 Velm-Götzendorf, Austria. Organic certificate: AT-BIO-401 |
