Winery Markus AltenburgerZweigelt
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Zweigelt from the Winery Markus Altenburger
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Zweigelt of Winery Markus Altenburger in the region of Weinland is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Zweigelt of Winery Markus Altenburger in the region of Weinland often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Zweigelt
Pairings that work perfectly with Zweigelt
Original food and wine pairings with Zweigelt
The Zweigelt of Winery Markus Altenburger matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or rabbit with mustard and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Markus Altenburger's Zweigelt.
Discover the grape variety: Zweigelt
Supple and fruity reds with a vivid ruby colour, soft tannins and snappy acidity, with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, red plum and gentle spices. Made as easy-drinking young reds and as more structured, oak-aged cellar wines. The most planted red variety in Austria (Burgenland, Carnuntum, Neusiedlersee), created in 1922 by Friedrich Zweigelt in Klosterneuburg, a cross of saint laurent × blaufränkisch.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Zweigelt from Winery Markus Altenburger are 2009, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Markus Altenburger
The Winery Markus Altenburger is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Burgenland to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Burgenland
Cradle of great Austrian reds. Signature Blaufränkisch: structured, spicy reds with black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), firm tannins and lively acidity, mineral profile. More supple Zweigelt on red fruit. Lively Welschriesling, peppery Grüner Veltliner, round Chardonnay whites.
The wine region of Weinland
Vast German-speaking region in north-eastern Switzerland, the country's largest production area. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder): fine, fresh reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and sweet spices, silky tannins. Elegant, delicate style, often barrel-aged. Also light, floral Müller-Thurgau (Riesling-Sylvaner), lively, lemony native Räuschling, ample Pinot Gris.
The word of the wine: Cuvée prestige (champagne)
Vintage or not, it is composed of a selection of terroirs and generally comes from the first press after eliminating the very first juices that come out of the press. The best known? Dom Pérignon, Cristal de Roederer, Grand Siècle de Laurent-Perrie, Louise at Pommery. In fact, all the houses and most of the independent winegrowers have their own prestige cuvee.
