currently 165,711 Wines and 25,038 Producers, including 3,204 classified producers.
Light dried vegetal and herbaceous as well as earthy notes on the nose, predominantly black berries with a whiff of sour cherries, hint of tobacco. Clear, straightforward, fairly cool, elegant, juicy fruit on the palate, integrated sandy tannins, light bite, fairly persistent, nutty traces and some ashes, light mineral notes in the background, hint of cocoa, moderate spicy oak, quite juicy on a good finish. Has improved with time.
Synonym (also Blaue Zweigeltrebe) for the grape variety Zweigelt; see there.
One of the three specific wine-growing regions in the Austrian province or generic wine-growing region of Styria. It lies close to the borders with...
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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 |