SCHLOSS

GOBELSBWEINKULTURERBE URÖSTERREICHSG

ZWEIGELT

Appelation ______Niederösterreich Grape variety ______Zweigelt Soil ______Sand, Gneiss, Loess Trainingsystem ______Guyot Age of vines ______8 - 35 years Harvest ______October Maturation ______Austrian (Manhartsberg) Cask (25 hl) Bottling ______September Alcohol ______12,5% by Vol

ZWEIGELT - Zweigelt fits perfectly into our estate's Burgundy focus, especially as this variety is related to . Over the last several decades, Zweigelt developed a strong identity in Austria – especially in the Danube region - because Langenlois is the hometown of Dr. Zweigelt, who created this variety. The Zweigelt vineyards in Gobelsburg are found on banks of crushed gravelly stones that were formed during the last Ice Age. This exudes a shiny ruby red colour with a light violet tone. On the nose is fruitiness with hints of cherries along with spicy nuances. The full body with delicate notes make this wine an all-around food companion.

Description: Almond and sweet cherry on the nose with piquant and peppery notes. Lean and compact. Youthful yet mature at the same time. Very balanced. Will soon be ready for drinking fun.

SCHLOSS GOBELSBURG, a Cistercian monastic estate, is one of the oldest wineries in the Austrian Danube area with a documented history that dates back to 1171. All the vineyards are located on slopes and terraces around the valley of the river Kamp near the town of Langenlois and the village of Gobelsburg. Schloss Gobelsburg specialises in Grüner Veltliner and and produces authentic and noble from different single vineyard, village and regional appellations. The winery is member of the association 'Österreichische Traditionsweingüter', which is working on a vineyard classification project for the Danube area.

SCHLOSS GOBELSBURG

Schloßstr. 16 A-3550 LANGENLOIS T: +43 (2734) 2422 F: +43 (2734) 2422-20 [email protected] www.schloss-gobelsburg.at