Monday, October 22, 2012

Leo Hillinger Zweilgelt 2011

Variety:Zweihgeltrebe 
Country of Origin: Austria
Wine appellation: Burgenland
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Residual sugar: 4.5 g/l
Acidity: 5.1 g/l
Color: dark ruby red with violet hues
Bouquet: blackberries, black sour cherries, red paprika
Taste: medium body,very fruity, similar to nose dominant fruit is black sour cherry underpinned by blackberries, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: duck liver pate
Overall score: 82
Price: EUR 9
Stopper: screw cap
Very big fruity Zweigelt, quite chewy and straightforward but nice. I would recommend to wait 2 years to settle down slightly.

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