Weingut R&A Pfaffl Zweigelt vom Haus 750 ML

Introduction

Background
The Pfaffl familys greatest strength is their unity. The family focuses on crafting impeccable wines that reflect authentic Austrian terroir through their depth, minerality, and balance. Everyone plays a fulfilling role in which they can evolve. Roman Josef Pfaffl is the winemaker, and his sister, Heidi Fischer, oversees the commercial side. Father Roman Pfaffl looks after the vineyards and mother Adelheid watches over the newest generation. For close to 40 years, the Pfaffls have been ambassadors for high quality Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Chardonnay, Zweigelt, and St. Laurent. In just under 20 years, Roman Pfaffl Sr. ambitiously grew a little farm with less than two acres of vines into a nearly 50 acre wine estate, meandering through 10 villages throughout Weinviertel appellation in NiederOsterreich (Lower Austria). Their respect for their family translates into their sustainable vineyard management and wine philosophy. Meticulous canopy management, manual selection of grapes, and sensitivity for the vines needs allow the Pfaffls to produce top quality wines year after year. Dedication to this quality has earned Weingut R&A Pfaffl the prestigious honor of being named Wine Enthusiasts European Winery of the Year 2016, a first for an Austrian winery.
TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES
Vom Haus Zweigelt is the Pfaffl familys house wine; a classic juicy, fruity, and smooth Zweigelt. Grown in loess soils with hot days and cool nights.
Winemaking & Aging
The grapes are destemmed and undergo alcoholic fermentation at 82F. Fermented in stainless steel. The wine is briefly aged in a combination of used Barriques (30%) and stainless-steel tanks (70%).