Winifred (rosé) 2022
QWt Burgenland, Gut Oggau, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt |
| Producer: | Gut Oggau |
| Origin: | Austria / Burgenland / Neusiedlersee |
Description
A rosé that makes "Bella Figura" all year round. Spontaneously fermented, neither fined nor filtered or additionally sulphurized. Wi nifred matures in 500 litre oak barrels on the yeast for about 8 months (depending on the vintage) and presents itself velvety, juicy, full-bodied and aromatic. A dry, mineral "Austrian" with animating acidity. *** Daughter of Timotheus. Child from his first marriage, whose mother mysteriously disappeared overnight. Like her cousin, she has an open, winning nature, is sociable and of a sunny disposition. Because of her love of travel, she may not be present at Gut Oggau every year, but whoever has met her once will remember her as a unique, inquisitive, invigorating and charming young lady.
Attributes
| Origin: | Austria / Burgenland / Neusiedlersee |
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt |
| Label: | Vegan, Certified organic or biodynamic wine |
| Ripening potential: | 1 to 3 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Grilled fish, Italian antipasti, Apéro riche, Vegetable flan, quiche |
| Vinification: | saignée, fermentation with grapes' own yeast |
| Harvest: | hand-picking |
| Maturation: | in large wooden barrel/foudre |
| Volume: | 11.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Zweigelt
Flatterer with a backbone
The Zweigelt is an Austrian original. Fritz Zweigelt crossed it in 1922 at the Klosterneuberg Orchard and Viniculture School ("Obst- und Weinbauschule Klosterneuburg") from the red varieties Blaufränkisch and Saint Laurent. Zweigelt's main quality is being marvellously drinkable. With its exuberant berry fruit and juicy structure, it fits like no other to the pleasurable lifestyle of our Austrian neighbours. One thinks, for example, of a hearty Brettjause in the wine tavern. It can, however, also assemble well with other grape varieties, and expand in wooden barrels for more backbone. No wonder it is the most planted grape variety in Austria. One curiosity: the Japanese island of Hokkaido grows 230 hectares of Zweigelt.
Blaufränkisch
Fanned by warm winds
The Blaufränkisch fits in comfortably in Burgenland and in neighbouring Hungary. Caressed by the warm winds of the Pannonian Plain and protected by hills and mountains, the grapes can fully ripen. They yield fine, dark-berried, well-structured red wine. Depending on taste, the vintner presses them lightly and fruitily, or gathers them in wooden casks into firm, peppery wines. They are predestined for ripeness, and pair excellently with meat and game dishes. The name of this wine is deceptive: in the middle ages, grapes from southern Germany were called “Frankisch”. They were seen as particularly sophisticated. The Blaufränkisch, however, is a native of Austro-Hungary. In Hungary, where it is called Kékfrankos, it even occupies twice as much vineyard space as in Austria. Some producers make wine on both sides of the border.
Burgenland
Burgenland: Reds, sweets and other wonders
Burgenland is often referred to in Austria as the new wine world. In fact, wines – with exceptions like the nobly sweet Ruster Ausbruch – were almost entirely unknown here 20 years ago. Today, the most substantial red wines in Austria mature here. And the sweet wine scene is also stronger than ever before. Even the whites – for instance, in the Leitha Mountains – are on the upswing. The basis for this wine wonder are the various terroirs that overlay the land in a complex patchwork.
Austria
Austria – Sumptuous culture, accessible to all
Austria is characterized by unbelievable topographical diversity. A flat steppe in the east, forests and hills in the Alpine regions, wetlands and Mediterranean landscapes in the south. This in addition to a rich tradition and even greater love. It’s no surprise that the Romans found joy on this patch of Earth and cultivated wine growing. Austrian wine is not abundant, but it is high quality.
