Tasting
Intensive purple with a violet rim. Animating nose, densely layered aromas of cooked sour cherries, sweet, very dark cherries and black berries, completed by a touch of chocolate. Fruit-driven, additionally blue May-flowers. Dry, round spiciness, well integrated into a smooth body which hides its muscles behind fine tannins. Wide aroma spectrum of sun ripened fruits and spicy nuances, juicy and powerful finish which asks for more as it displays both, juiciness and power. Benefits from the addition of the winery’s best Zweigelt batches.
Pairing
Very versatile food companion – particularly to kick off a party! Baked potatoes with truffles and egg yolk. To match good solid soups made of smoked pork, beans or even pot barley. Why not together with the usual pizza, in case you are in a hurry? Or accompanying a late breakfast with smoked fish or an early brunch serving potato-goulash. Cheese bread and harissa or a powerful Brettljause (cold meat dishes) like to be seduced by the TRIE. Those who prefer tofu have to try out themselves.
Making
Hand-picked End of September 2009 into small boxes. Zweigelt from the single vineyards Satz Örtel and Baumgarten with St.Laurent from Baumgarten and separately harvested Cabernet Sauvignon from Kraxner.
De-stemming, closed mash fermentation in stainless steel tanks with spraying of the head for 10 days followed by three additional days of maceration. Gentle pressing, malolactic fermentation in the tank, maturation in large used oak casks (850-2.500 l).
