{"title":"ZWEIGELT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Organic vines in vineyard with grass and crop cover\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZweigelt is a red wine grape that was developed in 1922 when an Austrian scientist, Fritz Zweigelt, crossed St. Laurent with Blaufränkisch . The grape was originally called \"Rotburger\" but the name was changed to honour its creator. It is one of the most widely planted red wine grapes varieties in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/wine-from-austria\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Wines from Austria Online at the Hic! Wine Shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAustria.\u003c\/a\u003e The wine styles range from easy-drinking (bottled young, unoaked) to structured, fleshy wines that have received barrel ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heidi-schrock-sohne-rusterberg-zweigelt","title":"Heidi Schröck \u0026 Söhne 'Rusterberg' Zweigelt 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Heidi Schröck \u0026amp; Söhne Zweigelt Rusterberg is a red wine sourced from two small vineyard plots on the Ruster Berg, the hills surrounding the famous village of Rust. Austrian winegrowers refer to Zweigelt as ‘the fighter’ due to its hardy nature. However, this belies its sensitive, elegant character, particularly in the hands of Heidi Schröck. Viticulture is done sustainably, without the use of herbicides or insecticides and the growth of local plants as cover crop is encouraged. After pressing, the wine was put into large old oak barrels (up to 60 years old) for malolactic fermentation. Afterwards the wine was racked for a final time and went through gentle filtration before bottling. The wine is dark ruby red in colour, with aromas of raspberries and hints of cocoa. The palate has a juicy core of red cherry and plum, with smooth tannins.[#intro]A juicy red wine with great finesse, aromas of raspberry \u0026amp; cocoa and silky tannins...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heidi Schröck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40869862604867,"sku":"A24SCHROCKZWEIGELT","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/ZweigeltBt.jpg?v=1705502671"},{"product_id":"michael-opitz-buddy-talk-red-wine","title":"Michael Opitz 'Buddy Talk' Red 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Michael Opitz 'Buddy Talk' Red is a Austrian wine blend consisting of Zweigelt (35%), Blaufränkisch (50%) and Roesler (15%). These grapes go well together, like real buddies and that's why the 'Buddy Talk' red is perfectly suited to a relaxed evening with friends or with your nearest and dearest. The palate bursts with red berries, crunchy orchard fruits and a hint of dried herbs adds complexity and texture. Soft yet lifted, with an acid undercurrent throughout. Great served chilled! [#intro]The grapes in this juicy red go together well, just like real buddies...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Opitz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570089902461,"sku":"A22OPITZBUDDYTALKRED-1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/BuddyTalkRedBT.jpg?v=1742574869"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Grapes_5dac355d-c2c3-4892-891d-bd8b9f9edb82.jpg?v=1715332343","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/zweigelt-grape-variety.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}