Unsere Weine
Zweigelt
Basisinfos
Jahrgang: 2022
Sorte: Zweigelt
Weinbaugebiet: Lower Austria
Alkohol: 10.5 % vol.
Säure: 6.3 /l
Restzucker: 1.0 g/l
Kaufen
€9,70 inkl. MwSt.
Location and soil
The Zweigelt grapes for this wine come from several vineyards in the Weinviertel village of Platt.
Calcareous clay soils (deposits from the Tertiary sea) characterize this wine.
Vineyard management
Our vineyards are Demeter-certified and are cultivated biodynamically according to the principles of
Rudolf Steiner.
Vinification
Selective hand-harvesting in mid-September. The grapes are destemmed and spontaneously
fermented on the skins in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and aging in large wooden
barrels. The wine is then bottled unfiltered, unfined, and with minimal added sulfur.
Vintage 2022
The 2022 wine year began with a mild winter – snowless, with winds that further dried out the soil. A
temperature of -7°C at the beginning of January was an exception. February already brought spring-
like temperatures. A few frosty days in March (-8°C) alternated with low temperatures. Despite small
amounts of rain in March and April, the hope for rain in early spring was not fulfilled; however, mild
weather ensured even bud break on May 7th, followed by some important thunderstorms. Fortunately,
our vineyards were spared severe storms and hail damage again this year. June brought summer with
hot weather and rain. Flowering took place between June 6th and 18th. The summer brought some
heavy thunderstorms, but also high temperatures up to 38°C, which again dried out the soil. From mid-
August onwards, high temperatures alternated with small amounts of rain (a tropical night on August
17th). We started the grape harvest on September 15th. Several small amounts of rain in September
led to interruptions in the harvest. The main harvest in October was blessed with sunny and dry
weather, concluding on October 19th. The 2022 vintage yielded wines with elegant character and
vibrant freshness. This vintage holds special significance for our family, as our father and grandfather,
Rudolf Fidesser, passed away on October 29th, 2022, at the age of 88 – we dedicate this vintage to
him!
Wine description
Dark ruby colour; ripe sour cherry aroma, a touch of blackberry jelly, then dry meadow hay with a
delicate spiciness; harmoniously balanced with plenty of silky tannins; incredibly juicy and easy to
drink; an invigorating drinking pleasure.
