COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Blaufränkisch
PRODUCER
Bio Weingut Zahel GmbH
REGION
Vienna
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Zahel An Amphora Blaufränkisch 2020 is a red natural wine produced by Bio Weingut Zahel GmbH in Vienna, Austria. It originates from a small single vineyard located in the southeast of Vienna. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its maturation process, which takes place in handmade Italian amphorae, contributing to its pure and unadulterated expression. The winery adheres to organic and Demeter certified practices, emphasizing a minimal intervention approach to winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Matured in traditional Italian amphorae.
Fact 02
Demeter certified biodynamic wine.
Fact 03
Grown in vineyards within the city of Vienna.
Fact 04
Represents a natural winemaking philosophy.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Zahel An Amphora Blaufränkisch 2020 is produced using a natural winemaking approach with minimal intervention. The grapes are matured in handmade Italian amphorae, a technique that allows for a pure expression of the varietal and its origin. The vineyard practices are certified organic and Demeter biodynamic, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture. Fermentation is likely carried out using indigenous yeasts, a common practice in natural winemaking, to further enhance the wine's authentic character.
