2022 Birgit Wiederstein ‘Zirkus’ Zweigelt

Region: Carnuntum < AustriaVarietals:  ZweigeltVineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified organic, applying biodynamic principles; chalky loess soils; de-stemmed, fermented with natural yeasts; after malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in big neutral oak barrels in Birgit's 280 year old natural stone cellar; bottled unfined/unfiltered with minimal added SO2; 12.5% ABV Woman winemaker - Birgit Wiederstein! Her Zirkus ("Circus") is as fun and nostalgic as yes, a day at the circus  Silky purple fruit, with a core of plum and blackberry  Zweigelt is a cross between Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent (a Pinot Noir-like grape) Chillable red! More about Birgit WiedersteinBirgit's winery/distillery is in Carnuntum, half an hour east of Vienna, part of the old Austro-Hungarian empire.  She is committed to reviving ancient grape varieties from the region.