Gebrüder Nittnaus, Ried Luckenwald, Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve, Burgenland, Austria 2018

2018 has been one of the warmest vintages the region has ever had, and this Zweigelt is produced from Ried Luckenwald, one of the top sites for the grape. Sweet vanilla spices over a rich nose of black cherry, dark plums, tobacco and sweet spices. Bright red currant, blueberry and dark cherries on the palate, with a dark coffee-like texture. The Zweigelt was aged in 30% new French and American oak for 12 months. The tannins are masculine but ripe. Dark prunes lingers on to a warming finish.