Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: ripe cherry, sour cherry (Weichsel)

Palate: vanilla-tinged red fruit

Everyday dry Zweigelt from Illmitz, dark ruby with sour-cherry fruit and a soft vanilla edge.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sausage (Bratwurst)
    Juicy cherry fruit matches smoky grilled meat.
  • Pork schnitzel
    Soft tannin and light body keep pace with a simple cutlet.

Facts

Producer
Weinlaubenhof Kracher · visiting guide
Grapes
Zweigelt
Classification
Burgenland
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak contact
ABV
13.0%
Price
€10-14 at the winery
Drinking window
2-5 from vintage

Frequently asked about Kracher Zweigelt

What does Kracher Zweigelt taste like?

Everyday dry Zweigelt from Illmitz, dark ruby with sour-cherry fruit and a soft vanilla edge.

When should I drink Kracher Zweigelt?

Drink within 2-5 from vintage. Serve at cellar temperature and decant briefly if young.

What food pairs with Kracher Zweigelt?

Grilled sausage (Bratwurst), Pork schnitzel. Juicy cherry fruit matches smoky grilled meat.

What grapes are in Kracher Zweigelt?

Kracher Zweigelt is made from Zweigelt. It carries the classification Burgenland.

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