Weingut Fischer – Gradenthal
| Producer: |
Weingut Fischer |
| Wine: |
Gradenthal |
| Grape Variety: |
85% Zweigelt, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot |
| Production Zone: |
Sooss (Thermenregion) |
| Altitude: |
250 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
7 acres, 1.5 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
Southeast |
| Soil: |
Warm, calcareous and porous, with sandy loam and gravel. |
| Vinification & Aging: |
After the grapes were harvested by hand, the fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks. After the completion of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine underwent the malolactic fermentation in barrique, where it aged for 16 months. The wine was not filtered; purification is achieved through repeated pumping from one barrel to another. |
| Production: |
500 cases |
| Alcohol: |
13.5% |
| Description: |
Dark ruby red, intensive cherry bouquet, firm and compact on the palate, soft, long finish. |
| Food Pairing: |
Spicy, hard cheeses, fried meats and game, pasta with meat ragout. |
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