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Sample Zweigelt, 2023

Burgenland, Austria

Red · 12.5% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: dark cherry, black pepper, no weight.

Around £13 · Excellent value · One easy step out

Bottle portrait: Sample Zweigelt, Burgenland. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative High Street£12.25 · low stock
  • Illustrative Online Retailer£14.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£13.00

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What it tastes like

Body2 out of 5, from Light to Full. Light
Acidity4 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin2 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness1 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit4 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Loud

Flavours

Red fruit · Pepper · Floral

Style

Juicy · Light · Fruity · Fresh

Good for

A weeknight · With food · On your own

Food

Schnitzel · Cold cuts · Roast root vegetables

Our verdict

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Why we like it

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What to know

Placeholder: a light red that likes a chill.

Who it’s for

Weeknight red drinkers ready for a new grape.

Who should skip it

Anyone after tannin.

The detail

Grapes
Zweigelt
Origin
Burgenland, Austria
Alcohol
12.5%

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