Rainer Wess, Zweigelt-St Laurent, Kremstal, Austria 2020
90
Tasted by:
(at Decanter Tasting Suite, London, 23 Mar 2022)
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2024
For those looking to try something different, Austrian reds can be a great alternative to Beaujolais and Pinot Noir, often softly fruited and with modest alcohol. This blend of half Zweigelt and half St Laurent spent a year in second- and third-use 300-litre French oak barrels, and is bursting with juicy red berry, damson and cherry primary fruit flavours. Very easy to enjoy, fresh and focused.
Producer
Rainer Wess
Brand
Zweigelt-St Laurent
Vintage
2020
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Austria
Region
Niederösterreich
Appellation
Kremstal
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Natural Cork
Alcohol
12.50%
Oak
Lightly Oaked
Grapes
50% Zweigelt
50% St Laurent