Steinzeiler - Kollwentz - 2021

75 cl

Falstaff: 96 points

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Grape varieties: Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zweigelt

Vinification:

Fully ripe, healthy grapes are selectively harvested by hand. Mainly Blaufränkisch, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Zweigelt.

Fermentation on the skins and maceration for 3 to 4 weeks. Maturation for 30 months in small French oak barrels.

Tasting note:

Deep dark ruby colour, violet reflections, black core, delicate edge brightening. Black cherry fruit underlaid with delicate woody spice, a hint of vanilla, some balsamic hints. Juicy, elegant, fine tannin structure, spicy, delicate hints of caramel, blackberry notes on the finish, complex finish, multi-layered, with good development potential.

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.