Eichkogel - Kollwentz - 2021

75 cl

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Grape varieties: Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt

Vinification:

The Eichkogel is a cuvée made from the traditional Großhöflein varieties Blaufränkisch (70%) and Zweigelt (30%). In the Pannonian climate of Burgenland, the grapes ripen to the highest quality on the southern slopes of the Leitha Mountains. Matured in small oak barrels, Eichkogel combines the spicy berry fruit of Blaufränkisch with the velvety flavour of Zweigelt. Fully ripe, healthy grapes are selectively harvested by hand. Blaufränkisch with about 30% Zweigelt. Maturation takes place for 21 months in small French oak barrels. Otherwise without fining, but with light filtration.

Tasting note:

Fully ripe berry fruit on the nose, underlaid with a spicy flavour of kitchen herbs and cloves; strong tannins on the palate, powerful, juicy and long in body, enormous finish. You should decant this wine.

Kollwentz Winery:

Anton Kollwentz is considered one of the greats in Austrian viticulture. His son Andreas has been successfully following in his footsteps since 1993, and the modern winery in Grosshöflein has excellent vineyards. On 27 hectares, 25 of which are planted, the Kollwentz family strive for perfectly ripened grapes for their top-quality wines. Anton Kollwentz was the first to plant today's flagship of Burgendland, the Zweigelt vines, in 1958.

He is also responsible for Austria's first Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The father and son team primarily rely on the diverse soil conditions of the region. While Chardonnay thrives on limestone or slate, the Sauvignon Blanc grapes grow on silex.

The elaborate harvest is carried out by hand. Only fully ripe and healthy grapes reach the cellar, where they are sorted again. Vinification is carried out using traditional methods, with 80 - 90% of the wines fermenting spontaneously and at relatively warm temperatures. This results in wines that are less fruit-orientated but clearly more structured.