The wine

Our classic red blend - Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and Merlot - displays bright fruit, good structure and lots of refinement. It shows aromas of forest berries accompanied by a whiff of almonds, that are shrouded by an elegant sweetness of extract.

alcohol by vol: 13,0%, acidity: 5,4‰, residual sugar: 2,0g/l

The Soil: Langenlois loess and primary rock.

The wine-making

Fully ripe grapes of the three varieties were selectively hand-picked in the middle of October, thereafter destemmed and fermented for 10 to 12 days in stainless steel tanks at temperatures ranging from 25 to 28° Celsius. While the Pinot Noir contributes the refinement and fine structure typical of the variety, the Zweigelt-grapes furnish our classic Rotspon with deep ruby color, cherry-aromas and a full body. The Merlot finally makes this blend supple, harmonious and warm.
During fermentation the mash was flooded with the must once a day so as to extract ideal levels of fruit, color and extract. Upon completion of the alcoholic resp. malolactic fermentation this cuvée matured in two- to three-year-old barriques for a period of 12 months. Prior to bottling the wine was assembled in large oak barrels.

Ageing potential: 2016

food accompany: A perfect companion for boiled beef as well as all sorts of venison.

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