
Funkstille Zweigelt
- Country: Austria
- Region: Niederösterreich
- Apelltation:
- Variety: Zweigelt
- Farming: Sustainable
- Vintage: 2022
- Vegan: Yes
Bright, ripe, and bursting with dark berry flavours, Funkstille Zweigelt 2022 is the perfect expression of Austria's renowned grape. Sourced from south-facing vineyards that soak up plenty of sunshine, this red wine is a true crowd-pleaser, offering abundant notes of red cherries, plums, and vibrant berry fruits. The careful balance of leaf density and airflow ensures the grapes remain healthy and flavourful throughout the growing season.
Harvested in mid-October, the Zweigelt grapes are vinified at Funkstille’s energy-neutral winery. A 5-day cold soak kicks off the process, followed by a slow fermentation with twice-daily pump-overs for the first 10 days. After another 5 days on the skins, the wine undergoes a natural malolactic fermentation for added depth. Aged in a mix of large old barrels and a small percentage in 2-3 year-old barriques, the result is a joyful, medium-bodied red with ripe, light tannins and a touch of spice to round off the finish.
