COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch
PRODUCER
Claus Preisinger
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Claus Preisinger is a pioneering biodynamic winemaker based on the north shore of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland, Austria. Known for his low-intervention approach, Preisinger focuses on capturing the raw energy and unique terroir of his native region. Puszta Libre! is a playful, light-hearted homage to the traditional, easy-drinking tavern wines of Burgenland. The name itself is a clever pun combining the classic 'Cuba Libre' cocktail with the 'Puszta'—the vast, flat Hungarian plains whose warm winds heavily influence the local microclimate.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name is a playful pun on the classic cocktail 'Cuba Libre' and the 'Puszta', the flat Hungarian plains nearby.
Fact 02
It is bottled in a retro-style bottle with a crown cap, nodding to traditional Austrian tavern wines.
Fact 03
Claus Preisinger was the youngest member to be admitted to the prestigious Pannobile wine growers association.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from biodynamically farmed vineyards. In the cellar, the Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks and large neutral oak casks. The maceration period is kept very short to extract bright fruit flavors and minimal tannins, resulting in an incredibly fresh, light-bodied profile. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions, preserving its vibrant, natural character.
