Fritsch Zweigelt 2018
Type: Red
Country: Austria
Region: Wagram
Grape Variety: 100% Zweigelt
Viticulture: Biodynamic | Organic Farming
Climate: Pure Continental climate with moderating effects from the Danube
Terroir: Vines grown on iron-containing and loam soil. Vineyard is 230m above sea level
Winemaking: Handpicked grapes, spontaneously fermented and matured in a 500L used wooden barrel for 18 months
Color: Cherry-coloured
Nose: Spicy, vigorous scent of sour cherries and pepper
Palate: Soft tannins on the palate
About the Winery:
Karl Fritsch is a doer and a quality fanatic. He himself is more in the background and can usually be found with the vines and the wines in the cellar. For him, it is a vocation to produce wines full of character. He sees an obligation towards future generations and acts as gently and sustainably as possible at every step of the process.
The Weinberghof of the Fritsch family has been the driving force for quality in the Wagram region for decades. Karl’s father always believed in the potential of Grüner Veltliner as a high-class variety and launched the first initiative for wine of quality in 1989 while simultaneously making Fritsch the epitome of wine from the Wagram.
Karl Fritsch embraces biodynamic cultivation and respect for nature, and his unique style is reflected thoroughly in his wine. The Fritsch wines are straightforward, crisp and elegant with a down-to-earth character which reflects not only the terroir of the Wagram, but also the personality of their creator.
