Philipp Grassl Zweigelt, Carnuntum DAC, Austria 2022
Certified organic Zweigelt from Philipp Grassl in Carnuntum, the Danube-side region just east of Vienna. Native yeasts, big old casks and no fining make for a fresh, red-berried, seriously drinkable Austrian red.
Tasting Notes
"Deep ruby with purple glints. Fresh red forest berries, a hint of cranberry and mandarin zest, with gentle oak savoriness behind. Fine tannins and good freshness, already open and inviting, finishing on cherry." — Harvest Wine Shop
Details
Variety: 100% Zweigelt
Region: Carnuntum DAC, Austria
Vineyard: Danube gravel, loess and loam
Farming Practice: Certified organic; hand-harvested
Winemaking: Native-yeast fermentation; 12 months half in large neutral casks, half in 500-liter barrels; no racking or fining
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.0%
Critic Scores: 93 Falstaff
Serving Suggestion: Serve slightly cool with schnitzel, roast pork or grilled sausages
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About Philipp Grassl
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.
