Claus Preisinger Zweigelt Kieselstein

Name: Claus Preisinger Zweigelt Kieselstein
Brand: Claus Preisinger
SKU: 4104
Availability: InStock

€22.50

Claus Preisinger has honed his skills around the world, working in vineyards in California, before returning to his Austrian roots to work for Anita and Hans Nittnaus.

After branching out on his own, he has kept the respectful and honest winemaking he learned there, and is applying it to a stone’s throw away in the town of Gols. His “Kieselstein” Zweigelt is one of the most immediately enjoyable wines that I have had the opportunity to drink as of late. This beautifully pure Zweigelt was fermented in neutral barrels with a touch of sulfur added at bottling. Claus Preisinger has been using ambient yeasts since 2002 as well as little to no sulfites. The Preisinger wines are certified biodynamic, which Claus takes very seriously. His commitment to the environment and non-interventional winemaking shines through in the superior wines he produces. Super fresh and juicy. Can be served chilled.

Categories: Austria, Biodynamic, Burgenland, Organic, Red Wine, Vegan, Zweigelt Tags: #Austria, #Biodynamic, #Kieselstein, #Organic, #Redwine, #Vegan, #Zweigelt Producer: Claus Preisinger

Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines
Colour	Dark purple and blue hue
Nose	Red dark berries, musty almost
Palate	Blackberries, blueberries, savory herbs, and great acidity
Fact Sheet
Size	75 cl
Grape Variety	100% Zweigelt
Alcohol %	12.50%
Style	Full Bodied and elegant Red
Estate/Producer	Claus Preisinger
Country Region	Austria / Wein aus Österreich (Burgenland)
Vintage	2023
Vinification	Hand picked in the first weeks of September, first selection in the vineyard, second selection in the winery, spontaneous fermentation. 90% of the grapes undergo semi-maceration under carbon dioxide for 5 days, and the remaining 10% undergo carbonic maceration for 5 days. First is aged in stainless steel while the second takes place in old wooden barrels for 6 months. Unfiltered, without the addition of sodium hydroxide.
Cellaring/Ageing Potential	Drink now with Some aging potential
Closure	Natural Cork