XXI
A tribute to the 21. District – Focus Terroir! Exciting developments with powerful tannins.
XXI - rom. 21, stands as a synonym for a wine that, detached from individual grape varieties, focuses exclusively on the terroir of the Bisamberg, in Vienna's 21st district.
Based on this idea, one of the original sites of the Bisamberg, the Riede Wiesthalen, where viticulture has been practiced for about 3000 years, was chosen. This vineyard, majestically enthroned high above Vienna, was recultivated and planted with vines in 2002, after a break of about 20 years.
The wine, made from 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, with impressive structure and silky tannins, ages in small barrels for about 24 months until its unfiltered filling.
Information
Alcohol: 13,0 Vol.% Residualsugar: 1,0 g/l Acidity: 5,2 g/l |
Vegan
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Awards
Wein Guide Rot 21 - 4 Glasses
Gault & Millau 2022 - 16 Points
Origin
Vienna/Bisamberg
Terrior
Rich of clay minerals, iron and magnesium
Storage
Cool, best conditions under 12 °C
Service
13° - 15 °C
Grapevarieties
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification
Selective harvest by hand, destemming without squeezing. Skin contact of approx. 28 days, maceration for 30 months in 300l barrels, followed by assemblage of the tranches in the great wooden barrel. Rest, maceration and integration for another 6 months.
No treatments and unfiltered.
Tastingnote
Purple, chocolate, dark berries, spice, delicate smell of leather and tobacco, cassis
and black olives.
Mighty tannic structure and powerful.
Promising potential.
Foodaccompaniment
Dish of wild game, hefty sauces, Steak, highlight of a banquet table, meditation wine.