Intense fruit nose, black cherry fruit, cassis, blueberries, chocolate and cocoa, herbal spice, fine orange zest, rum coconut, delicate roasted aroma. On the palate wonderful berry fruit concentration, balanced texture, full-bodied, round and juicy, plum and herbal spice, smooth tannins, espresso and vanilla, juicy ripe wild cherry, black currant, mineral, some nougat and fine wood spice in the finish, delicately extracted sweetness. Has many resources and can be enjoyed in many ways. Salzl always works innovatively, and this is also the case with this wine name and label. The Grande Cuvée is now called Josanna, a marriage of Josef and Anna - the wine to life.

Big anniversary tasting - 180 years Baur au Lac Vins!

Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 2pm until 7pm
Monday, November 11, 2024 | 2pm until 8pm
With over 25 wine and spirits producers present in person. Benefit from unique anniversary offers. 👉 Celebrate with us at the Baur au Lac (hotel).

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Attributes

Origin:	Austria / Burgenland / Neusiedlersee
Grape variety:	Zweigelt, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripening potential:	2 to 8 years after harvest
Drinking temperature:	16 to 18 °C
Food Pairing:	Coq au vin, Goulash, boeuf bourguignon, Beef Stroganoff
Vinification:	long must fermentation, fermentation in steel tank
Harvest:	strict selection
Maturation:	in used barriques
Maturation duration:	18 months
Volume:	14.0 %
Note:	Contains sulphites

Producer

Salzl

The Austrian winery Salzl Seewinkelhof is located in Illmitz, surrounded by the picturesque lakes and plains of the Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel National Park in Burgenland. A good hour’s drive from Vienna lies this family winery that also provides comfortable 4-star accommodation in an attached guesthouse with a pool.

The history of the winery dates back to 1840. Josef Salzl restructured the winery in the 1980s, focusing on the production of high-quality red wines and thus laying the foundation for today’s success. Since 2005, his son Christoph has also been fully involved in the operation of the winery. He is taking over the business step by step in order to continue the family tradition. Three generations are currently working hand in hand to produce authentic wines with the greatest passion and care according to the motto “enjoyment and joie de vivre”.

Region

Burgenland

Burgenland: Reds, sweets and other wonders

Burgenland is often referred to in Austria as the new wine world. In fact, wines – with exceptions like the nobly sweet Ruster Ausbruch – were almost entirely unknown here 20 years ago. Today, the most substantial red wines in Austria mature here. And the sweet wine scene is also stronger than ever before. Even the whites – for instance, in the Leitha Mountains – are on the upswing. The basis for this wine wonder are the various terroirs that overlay the land in a complex patchwork.

Country

Austria

Austria – Sumptuous culture, accessible to all

Austria is characterized by unbelievable topographical diversity. A flat steppe in the east, forests and hills in the Alpine regions, wetlands and Mediterranean landscapes in the south. This in addition to a rich tradition and even greater love. It’s no surprise that the Romans found joy on this patch of Earth and cultivated wine growing. Austrian wine is not abundant, but it is high quality.