'Ponzichter' Weninger

Overview

Rated an 8.5 by Harold Hamersma: "Made with pinot noir, cabernet franc and zweigelt, the latter a cross between blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. The grapes come from vineyards in Hungary and Austria, more precisely from Balf, Sopron, Horitschon and Mittelburgenland. The result is an original blend, left to ferment in large used oak barrels and subsequently transformed into wine: an unpolished red with notes of cherry, red fruits, raspberry, a herbaceous touch and unbridled energy. Hungarian? No. Austrian? Neither. It is the fruit of a beautiful European union

Details

Denomination of origin	European wine
Grape varieties	Blend of pinot noir, cabernet franc and zweigelt
Vineyard	Several vineyards in Hungary and Austria: Balf, Sopron and Horitschon, Mittelburgenland. Zweigelt from Hungary grows on gneiss-rich soils and pinot noir from Austria comes from limestone soil with 15-20 year old vines
Harvest	Manual, in September
Vinification	Spontaneous fermentation in large wooden barrels with part pressed grapes and part whole
Wood education	Fermentation and maturation in 40 year old oak barrels for 18 months
Taste impression	Very pleasant biodynamic wine, which will surprise the palate
Flavor type	Refined and elegant
Alcohol	12.00%
Acidity	6.0 grams per liter
Residual sugar	1.0 gram per liter
Serving temperature	14-16°C
Ideal consumption	Up to 5 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFH090924
Packaging	Box of 6
Color	Red
Country of origin	Hungary
Type	Dry Wine
Winemaker	Weninger
Content	750 ml
Style	Fruity and sophisticated
Agriculture	Certified biodynamic
Varieties	Pinot Noir
Seal	Cork