Crushed & Cured
Funkstille Zweigelt, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2024
Bursting with vibrant red cherry, juicy plum, and lively berry flavours, this irresistibly joyful red is all about pure, unfiltered pleasure. Medium-bodied with silky, ripe tannins and a subtle hint of spice on the finish, it's a fresh, fruit-forward wine that's perfect for any occasion. Bright, juicy, and effortlessly drinkable—your new go-to red.
Grapes are vinified at their energy neutral winery; cold-soaked for 5 days after which fermentation starts slowly. Twice-daily pump-overs are carried out for the first 10 days and then the wine is left on the skins for a further 5 days with just one pump-over per day. Malo-lactic fermentation happens simultaneously with the main ferment. The finished wine then goes into old wooden 5,000-8,000 litre barrels, with 10% going into 2-3 year old barriques. The components are then blended prior to bottling.
Region: Niederösterreich
Vintage: 20
Grape Variety:
ABV: 13%
Size: 750ml
Producer: Funkstille