{"product_id":"austria-zweigelt","title":"Zweigelt (Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eON THE WAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/blogs\/how-to-read-wine\/part-one\" title=\"How To Read Wine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/collections\/by-grape\" title=\"By Grape\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGRAPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | Process | Place | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen \u0026amp; Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an Austrian red that introduces Zweigelt without complication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade entirely from Austria’s most widely planted red grape, it combines moderate body, fresh acidity and soft tannins in a wine that can be served slightly cool and enjoyed without extended aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine was spontaneously fermented in stainless steel, remained on its skins for two weeks and was then aged for 14 months in large 1,000- and 2,000-liter Austrian oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is why we place it under By Grape. Zweigelt is the center of the experience: approachable, distinctly Austrian and ready to become part of your everyday red-wine vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Selected It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Stop selected Open \u0026amp; Enjoy because it presents Zweigelt clearly and honestly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 11.5% alcohol, the wine achieves structure without relying on weight. Its nearly complete fermentation leaves only 0.1 g\/L of residual sugar, while fresh acidity and soft tannins keep the wine balanced and easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpontaneous fermentation and 14 months in large Austrian oak give the wine time and room to develop without turning oak flavor into its defining feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also made from certified-organic grapes and is suitable for vegans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Try It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Zweigelt is the natural starting point for discovering Austrian red wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers enough structure to feel like a complete red while remaining fresh, supple and versatile. It does not require a heavy meal, years in the cellar or previous knowledge of Austrian wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe it slightly cool and pay attention to the balance between acidity, texture and tannin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an uncomplicated introduction to a grape worth remembering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Simply Pure is a flexible, food-friendly red that can fill several roles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it for a casual dinner, serve it slightly chilled when a heavier red would feel excessive or bring it to the table when different dishes need one adaptable wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Zweigelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for vegans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpontaneously fermented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo weeks on the skins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 14 months in large Austrian oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 11.5% alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented virtually dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a useful everyday red with a distinctly Austrian identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Term: ‘Burgenland’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgenland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Austria’s easternmost federal state and its most important region for red wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt stretches along the Hungarian border and surrounds Lake Neusiedl, whose large, shallow body of water helps moderate the local climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with Austria’s cooler white-wine regions, Burgenland generally receives more warmth and sunshine. These conditions allow red grapes such as Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent to ripen successfully while retaining the acidity that gives Austrian reds their freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgenland is a broad geographical origin rather than one single vineyard or narrowly defined wine style. Within it are several distinct wine-growing areas, soils and local traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Opitz is based in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApetlon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on the eastern side of Lake Neusiedl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Short Note on Austrian Red Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustria is internationally identified with white wine—especially Grüner Veltliner and Riesling—but the country also has a distinctive red-wine culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts principal red grapes include Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. Rather than depending on high alcohol or heavy extraction, many Austrian reds are defined by freshness, moderate body and their ability to work at the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZweigelt is Austria’s most widely planted red grape. It was created in 1922 by crossing Blaufränkisch with St. Laurent and was originally known by the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotburger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grape combines useful qualities from both parents: the freshness and structure associated with Blaufränkisch and the softer texture associated with St. Laurent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts importance is not that it imitates another country’s red wine. Zweigelt gives Austria an accessible red-wine identity of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellar, Serving \u0026amp; Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or cellar for another 3–5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly cool. Its moderate alcohol, fresh acidity and soft tannins make it especially well suited to temperatures below conventional room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brief chill in the refrigerator before serving will help preserve freshness and definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchnitzel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSausages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLentils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomato-based pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled salmon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType of Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open \u0026amp; Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weingut Michael Opitz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burgenland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Austria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Zweigelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.1 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.1 g\/L (0.075 g\/bottle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel; two weeks on the skins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14 months in 1,000- and 2,000-liter Austrian oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh, supple red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended serving temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55–60°F \/ 13–16°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest In:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/products\/red-wine-glass-ab\" title=\"Broad-Bowl Glass\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad-Bowl Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | Every wine is shown in the glass we recommend for it. Hover over the image on desktop or tap the image on mobile to view the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrink Better. Since 2016. Drink Responsibly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/products\/alcoholic-beverages\" title=\"65 Warning\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProposition 65 Warning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/blogs\/how-to-read-wine\/part-two\" title=\"How To Read Wine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste First. Read Later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine is meant to be discovered—not predicted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe provide the information that helps you understand this wine: where it comes from, which grape was used, how it was made, its structure and why we selected it for Wine Stop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we do not publish before purchase is a list of suggested flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescriptions involving fruits, flowers, herbs or spices can influence what you expect to experience. They can even cause someone to reject a wine before tasting it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want your first experience with this wine to belong to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste it. Pay attention to its structure, texture and movement. Notice what it reminds you of. Form your own impressions before reading ours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Stop’s tasting notes are available on the wine’s product page, accessible through the QR code on the back label, so you can compare our impressions with your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no single correct answer. The purpose is not to identify the “right” fruit or spice, but to sharpen your senses, expand your palate and discover what the wine expresses to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Guarantee the Quality. You Discover the Wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery wine we sell has been selected for quality, authenticity and value, and we stand behind every bottle. If a wine is flawed or faulty, we will make it right. If it is sound but not to your taste, that is not a verdict on your palate—and it does not make the wine bad. It simply means that this particular wine is not for you, perhaps not tonight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Stop Tasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready tasted it? Now compare notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(Alvaro's detailed tasting notes will be added after this wine arrives at our warehouse and has rested for a few days.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Wine Stop Wine Shops \u0026 Tasting Bars","offers":[{"title":"750 ML \/ $0.10 included in listed price","offer_id":45945677086855,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0336\/4743\/files\/PortraitimWeingarten_4_2.jpg?v=1790449957","url":"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/products\/austria-zweigelt","provider":"Wine Stop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}