currently 162,196 Wines and 24,807 Producers, including 2,948 classified producers.
Tart, slightly tobacco, undergrowth and mushroomy aroma of black and a little red berries with cherry nuances, a touch of leather, hints of root vegetables, herbs and pepper. Predominantly dark fruit with smoky, toasty aromas, dried herbs, coffee grounds and hints of tar, present, slightly drying tannins and some acidity, quite powerful, lasting, hints of malty tones, cocoa in the background, warming alcohol, slightly open style, very good, only also noticeably drying finish.
The red grape variety originates from historic Lower Styria in what is now north-eastern Slovenia. There are about 120 synonyms indicating great age and wide distribution. Some grouped...
Next to Bergland (Carinthia, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol, Vorarlberg) and Steirerland (Styria) the third Austrian wine-growing region....
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100 WP uniqueWines that can only be made differently, but not better. |
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95-99 WP greatWorld-class wines whose depth, complexity, character and expressiveness give an unforgettable, sensual experience. |
90-94 WP excellentFirst class wines that are among the best of their kind. They are characterized by purity, harmony, depth and character. |
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85-89 WP very goodRemarkable wines with personality, expression, as well as a certain complexity and depth. They deserve every wine lover's attention. |
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80-84 WP goodClean, harmonious, at best typical wines. |
75-79 WP passable |
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70-74 WP schwach |
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60-69 WP insufficient |
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50-59 WP unacceptable |