Funkstille Zweigelt
A vibrant Red wine bursting with juicy red cherry and plum, perfect with roasted meats
Funkstille Zweigelt Niederösterreich, Austria is a vibrant Red still wine, dry and bursting with character. Crafted from 100% Zweigelt grapes, this irresistibly joyful red offers pure, unfiltered pleasure. It's medium-bodied with silky, ripe tannins, showcasing vibrant red cherry, juicy plum, and lively berry flavours, complemented by a subtle hint of spice on the finish. The grapes are vinified at an energy-neutral winery, with fermentation followed by ageing in old wooden 5,000-8,000 litre barrels, with 10% in 2-3 year old barriques. This fresh, fruit-forward wine is perfect with roasted duck, pork, or around the barbecue. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
75.0CL , 13.0% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
Grapes are vinified at their energy neutral winery; cold-soaked for 5 days after which fermentation starts slowly. Twice-daily pump-overs are carried out for the first 10 days and then the wine is left on the skins for a further 5 days with just one pump-over per day. Malo-lactic fermentation happens simultaneously with the main ferment. The finished wine then goes into old wooden 5,000-8,000 litre barrels, with 10% going into 2-3 year old barriques. The components are then blended prior to bottling.
Flavour profile
This irresistibly joyful red bursts with vibrant red cherry, juicy plum, and lively berry flavours. It's medium-bodied with silky, ripe tannins and a subtle hint of spice on the finish, offering pure, unfiltered pleasure.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C to best enjoy its vibrant fruit character.