COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Blauer Zweigelt
PRODUCER
Weingut Leth
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Leth Blauer Zweigelt Klassik 2021 is a red wine from the Wagram region of Austria, produced by Weingut Leth. It is made from 100% Blauer Zweigelt grapes. The winery, a family-run estate in its third generation, is dedicated to sustainable and organic viticulture. The Wagram region, characterized by its deep loess layers and terrace vineyards, provides the unique terroir for this wine. The 2021 vintage is notable for achieving official bio certification, reflecting the producer's long-term commitment to environmentally conscious farming.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located on terraces with gravel and conglomerate soils, covered by loess.
Fact 02
The winery has practiced herbicide-free viticulture for 25 years.
Fact 03
No insecticides have been used for a decade.
Fact 04
Green soil covering eliminates the need for irrigation and fertilizers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Leth Blauer Zweigelt Klassik begins with hand-harvested, carefully selected destemmed grapes. Fermentation occurs at 28°C for 10-12 days using selected native yeasts, with brief skin contact to maintain fruit character. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by maturation in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 months. The wine is bottled without filtration. The winery adheres to sustainable viticulture practices, including a long history of avoiding herbicides and insecticides, and has achieved bio certification.
