Vitikultur Moser Classic Style Zweigelt, Neusiederlsee [Organic] 2023

A characterful, organically produced red from this indigenous Austrian variety. Blauer Zweigelt is the most important red grape variety grown on Vitikultur Moser's Apetlon Estate, situated in the Neusiedlersee region of Austria. The summers in this region are very hot and dry; the vineyards are less than 1 km away from the Hungarian border. The deep, dark humus soils (well streaked with gravel) contribute to the smoothness of the wines produced here. The grapes are organically produced and hand harvested in September. All Vitikultur Moser wines are vinified centrally at the winery in Rohrendorf (Kremstal). The grapes in Classic Zweigelt were de-stemmed, crushed and underwent partial cold maceration. The must was then fermented and given a brief period of ageing in stainless steel before being bottled in February.