The soil speaks clearly here (and 30-year-old vines)! Graham rolls, popcorn husks and black pepper create a Zweigelt scent that goes beyond the well-known plum theme. There is of course enough fruit, but it tends towards cool blueberries. On the palate it is the silkiness that surprises the senses. Here, too, the dark berries are very attractively present – the finale, however, is downright piquant in Sichuan pepper style. Big red wine cinema for little money!

750ml quality wine, dry, 14% vol.

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