Philipp Grassl Zweigelt, Carnuntum DAC, Austria 2022
"Strong ruby, purple reflections, subtle edge brightening. Fresh red forest berries, a hint of cranberry, mandarin zest, with delicate oak savouriness in the background. Medium complexity, red berry texture, fine tannins, good freshness, already accessible and developed, cherry on the finish.” - Peter Moser, 93 Falstaff points
Varieties: 100% Zweigelt
Region: Carnuntum DAC
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Farming Practice: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Vineyards grow on a mix of Danube (shingle) gravel, loess, and loam soils.
Vinification and Ageing: Hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts. Aged for 12 months in 50% large neutral casks and 50% 500-liter barrels, with no racking or fining.
Based in Austria’s Carnuntum region, the Grassl family estate has been producing wine for generations. Under the direction of Philipp Grassl since the 1990s, the winery is now known for precise, terroir-driven wines that highlight Carnuntum’s warm climate and gravel, loess, and limestone soils.
Specializing in native red varieties like Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and St. Laurent, along with small plantings of Grüner Veltliner and Chardonnay, Grassl crafts wines that balance ripeness with freshness and minerality. Sustainable vineyard practices, hand harvesting, and minimal-intervention cellar work ensure that each bottle captures the authentic character of the region.
