Netzl Zweigelt Rubin Carnuntum DAC 2023 13,5% Vol. 0,75l

The Netzl Zweigelt Rubin Carnuntum DAC 2023 13.5% vol. 0.75 l is an Austrian red wine from Carnuntum with a strong character that impressively reflects the typical characteristics of the regional Rubin Carnuntum brand. This designation stands for high-quality Zweigelt red wines, which are vinified from the autochthonous Zweigelt grape variety and must pass a strict quality test by an independent tasting panel. The Netzl winery is one of the most renowned wineries in the region and stands for authentic, terroir-driven DAC wines from Austria.

The vines grow on slightly gravelly loess soils, which give the wine structure and fine minerality. The mesoclimate of the Carnuntum region also benefits from the influence of Lake Neusiedl and the nearby Danube. This climatic combination ensures optimal ripeness of the grapes and at the same time preserves a lively acidity and fresh fruit. The selective hand-picking took place on September 21, 2023, followed by careful whole-cluster and single-berry selection in the cellar. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a maximum temperature of 28 °C, accompanied by regular flooding of the mash cake to extract the color, aromas and tannins in the best possible way. After around two weeks of maceration, malolactic fermentation takes place in used barriques. The wine then matures for around 12 months in used French barriques before bottling in summer 2025.