Nittnaus, Zweigelt Ried Luckenwald Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve, 2022

ABOUT THE WINE. Zweigelt “Ried Luckenwald” 2022 · Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve (Austria)100% Zweigelt from the single vineyard Ried Luckenwald on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl. Sustainable, low-yield viticulture with cover-crops and careful canopy work ensures healthy, concentrated fruit. Fermented in stainless steel with a four-week maceration, completed malolactic in tank, then matured 12 months in barrique (partly new).. TASTING NOTES. Colour: Deep, dark ruby with purple highlights.Nose: Multi-layered aromas of black cherry, wild forest berries and bittersweet chocolate.Palate: Balanced and powerful—ripe black fruit wrapped in grippy yet velvety tannins; fine structure and freshness. Long finish with cocoa and spice. Cellaring potential: many years.. TECHNICALS. Classification: DAC Reserve. Acidity: 4.9 g/L. Residual sugar: 1.6 g/L. Maturation: 12 months in barrique (part new oak). Bottle size: 750 ml. Awards: Berliner Wein Trophy 2025 – Gold; SALON 2025 selection. FOOD PAIRING. Excellent with roast duck, grilled lamb, charred aubergine, mushroom dishes, hearty BBQ or aged hard cheeses.. STYLE. Complex · Silky · Powerful — a benchmark, age-worthy Zweigelt from Neusiedlersee.