gluegglich Rot

Description

Made just like in the old days.
Our Gluegglich Red is characterized by deeply rooted Austrian grape varieties from different vintages. Spontaneously, partially fermented on mash, no fining and no filtering. And patiently matured in wooden barrels. A dry wine with fresh acidity and vibrance.

Grape variety: Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Zweigelt

Cellar
Harvest: selective picking by hand in boxes of 20 kg
Mash: destemmed, mashed or whole cluster pressing
Fermentation: spontaneous in wooden fermenter
Aging: Pinot Noir: 6-12 months on full lees, 1-2 years on fine lees in small wooden barrels Zweigelt & St. Laurent: 6 months on lees in small barrels
Vintage: non-vintage (2023 to 2017 Solera)
Sulphur: after blend with 10 mg/l
Vinification: Low intervention

Tasting note
Bright cherry red with purple reflections. Cranberry and Amarena cherry – plus a hint of propolis and juniper – onn the nose. A light-footed, juicy wine with moderate tannins. The palate delivers notes of blood orange, cherry and dried herbs. Completely dry with fresh acidity, a silky mouthfeel – and vital tension right through the long citrus finish. (tasted by wine academic Johannes Fiala)