currently 168,357 Wines and 25,111 Producers, including 3,317 classified producers.
Rather tart, slightly smoky, transparent nose of predominantly black berries with dried herbaceous to tobacco nuances, a little cherry, hints of bread bark and pepper. Taut, incredibly juicy, clear, youthful fruit, lively acidity, zesty tones and a little pomegranate, very fine tannins, persistent, good depth, a hint of vanilla on the palate, ethereal herbal notes, orange zest, clear, chalky-salty minerality, lots of life, peppery hints in the background, finely spicy and very juicy on the 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 |