Markowitsch Zweigelt Ried Kirchweingarten 1ÖTW 2021

James Suckling

Wonderful nose of sour cherries and blueberries with a slew of gingerbread spices. I love the restrained richness and textural complexity of this remarkable red from the zweigelt grape. Fantastic integration of fruit and fine tannins on the concentrated and graceful palate. Long finish with wet earth complexity. Very good aging potential. Sustainable.

Falstaff

Dark ruby, purple reflections, broad ochre rim. Ripe plum, heart cherry, candied orange zest, fine oak savouriness. Juicy, ripe heart cherry, fine minerality, sticks well, blackberry on the finish, elegant, finesse-rich style, good certain ageing potential.

Vinum

Delicate on the nose, cherry, smoke, herbs, raw meat, a hint of iodine make an exciting mixture. This is also evident in the mouth. Compact on the tongue, yet light-footed, plays around, only showing hints of fruit. Vitality and finesse before pressure, has great tension, is unusually long and delicate in the finish.

Vivino

(328 bedømmelser, set over alle årgange, ” Højeste kvalitet for pengene af Østrigsk Zweigelt”, m02/04/24)

Jancis Robinson

Deep crimson. Dark-red fruit, with a subtle hint of dark chocolate. A refined, stony quality to the non-sweet fruit, with a dark and savoury impression alongside pure, juicy fruit. Complex, even in terms of aroma. Beautifully fine, dry tannins, which star alongside the scented yet stony fruit. All elegance and finesse. Persistent. Fabulous Zweigelt.

Vinaria Trophy

Vinum

Ethereal nose with some tar, smokiness, hints of brown bread and wild raspberries. Unique, but extremely interesting. Image of the nose on the palate, still closed, with really good acidity and rich but ripe tannins. Not for now, it needs time, then it can become big. Demanding!