I found this wine among my „stock“ of wines. The further from the Austrian border, the greater the problem with quality Austrian wines. That’s why I’m always happy when someone gives me a bottle of quality Austrian red wine, as was the case in this case.<\/p>\n
The Grande Cuv\u00e9e 2021 wine from Keringer Winery is one of the representative red wines of Austria, from the Burgenland region, which has long been considered one of the most suitable areas for maturing full-bodied, structured red wines. This is a cuv\u00e9e created with the ambition to show the potential of local and international varieties in the conditions of the Pannonian climate, with an emphasis on concentration, ripeness and long-term storage ability.<\/p>\n
The basis of the Grande Cuv\u00e9e are the Zweigelt and R\u00e1thay varieties (40%). The first variety used is Zweigelt, the most important blue variety in Austria, the second variety is R\u00e1thay, a less common but historically important Austrian blue variety, bred in the late 19th century.<\/p>\n
The R\u00e1thay variety is known for its higher tannin structure, dark color and ability to give the wine depth and archival potential. In this cuv\u00e9e, it acts as a structural skeleton that complements the fruitiness of the Zweigelt. The name R\u00e1thay comes from its breeder, Emmerich R\u00e1thay (1860\u20131936), who came from Hungary and was the director of the enological and pomological institute of the Klosterneuburg viticultural school from 1893 to 1900, where this vine was bred. R\u00e1thay was created by crossing Blaufr\u00e4nkisch and St. Laurent, the same parents that Franz Zweigelt later used to breed his Zweigelt in 1922. It is this genetic proximity that is the reason for the frequent comparison of these two varieties, although historically R\u00e1thay is older<\/p>\n
Zweigelt was bred in 1922 by Franz Zweigelt (1888\u20131964) also by crossing Blaufr\u00e4nkisch and St. Laurent. In Burgenland, Zweigelt reaches a high ripeness, providing dark fruit tones, juiciness and a subtle spiciness.<\/p>\n
The Keringer winery is located in the village of M\u00f6nchhof and was founded in 1983 by Franz Keringer. From the beginning, it profiled itself as a winery oriented towards full-bodied red wines with an emphasis on maturation and long-term potential. At a time when most Austrian wineries were building on white wines, Keringer purposefully developed red cuv\u00e9es and barrique styles. Today it is one of the respected wineries of Burgenland and the Grande Cuv\u00e9e has long been considered its reference wine. The interesting thing is the consistent style across vintages and the willingness to let the wines mature for a longer period before being released on the market.<\/p>\n
The Grande Cuv\u00e9e wine production technology includes hand-harvesting the grapes, separate processing of the individual varieties and fermentation at a controlled temperature. After alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation takes place, after which the wine matures for approximately 18 months in barrique barrels, mainly made of French oak. The cuv\u00e9e itself is composed only after the individual components have matured, which allows precise control over the resulting balance of the wine.<\/p>\n
Wine description:<\/p>\n
The wine has a very dark ruby \u200b\u200bto garnet color with high density, typical of the combination of Zweigelt and R\u00e1thay.<\/p>\n
The aroma is concentrated and layered. There are notes of blackcurrant, sour cherry, dark plum, complemented by hints of cocoa, tobacco, dried herbs and fine wood. The barrique is present but integrated.<\/p>\n
The taste is dry, full and firmly structured. Zweigelt brings fruity juiciness, R\u00e1thay adds tannins and depth. The wine has balanced acidity, ripe tannins and a long, dry finish with a spicy aftertaste.<\/p>\n
The alcohol content is around 14.0%, which corresponds to the style of the wine and is well integrated into the overall structure.<\/p>\n
The optimal serving temperature is 16\u201318 \u00b0C, and it is ideal to decant the wine 60 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n
It is suitable for beef, game, lamb, stews and mature hard cheeses. A pleasant feeling is also achieved in combination with dishes with a higher fat content.<\/p>\n
Keringer’s Grande Cuv\u00e9e wine is regularly awarded at international competitions and consistently achieves high scores in expert tastings focused on Austrian red wines from Burgenland.<\/p>\n
Grande Cuv\u00e9e 2021 is a mature, serious red cuv\u00e9e with a clear regional identity. It stands on the strength of the domestic varieties Zweigelt and R\u00e1thay, offering structure, concentration and potential for further maturation. This is a wine for the consumer who is looking for an authentic Austrian red wine without unnecessary effects, built on precision and balance.<\/p>\n
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