- red
- 0 in stock
- Organic
- Biodynamic
- No Sulfur
Pannobile is a special group of winemakers who are all located in the Pannonian plain, east of the Neusiedlersee, in Burgenland. The group was formed in 1984, in an attempt to highlight the unique climate and soils of the region. Brigitte Pittnauer sent me this interesting background on the group: "all members are from Gols and all are Protestants, and since I grew up in another place and am Catholic, if not practicing, I can see the big differences Since the people of Gols have always been a minority for centuries, they have learned to stick together and work better together to stand up to the other villages, and they can do that better than anyone else today. It is the common, the matter in the foreground and the mutual fertilization. Therefore, as one who has come from outside, I can say that this is the best winegrowers' association in Austria." As for the wine, it is equal parts Blaufrankisch and Rotburger (formerly known as zweigelt) from separately fermented batches of the Pittnauers' best vineyards in Weiden and Gols. Aging is on the lees for 18 months in old barrels. On the nose, there are deep dark aromas of baking spice and pepper, and smoky black cherry and plum. On the palate, it's medium-full, with nice ripeness and concentration, and a delicate finish. 2016 saw hot summer weeks alternated with cool, rainy weeks, and the autumn was dry and warm, as Brigitte explains, so the conditions were quite good in the vintage. A special red from a special place!