Zweigelt Villscheider

Mitterberg IGT • Alto Adige • Villscheider
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Villscheider
Region
Alto Adige
Denomination
Mitterberg IGT
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel
Aging
5 months in steel (2/3) and in wooden barrels (1/3)
Grape varieties
Zweigelt 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Alto Adige, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 13% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Zweigelt 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards at 700 meters above sea level on steep, stony and slightly calcareous soils with south-east exposure. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel. The wine is aged 5 months in steel (2/3) and in wooden barrels (1/3). A wine reflecting the region's cool mountain climate and precise winemaking.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto

About Alto Adige Wine Region

Alto Adige producers are renowned for precise, terroir-expressive whites and elegant reds.

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