Zweigelt Vom Haus

The Pfaffl family’s 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 Grüner 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 Niederösterreich (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 Pfaffl’s 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 Enthusiast’s “European Winery of the Year 2016,” a first for an Austrian winery.

Vom Haus Zweigelt is the Pfaffl family’s “house wine;” a classic juicy, fruity, and smooth Zweigelt. Grown in loess soils with hot days and cool nights.

The grapes are destemmed and undergo alcoholic fermentation at 82°F. Fermented in stainless steel. The wine is briefly aged in a combination of used Barriques (30%) and stainless-steel tanks (70%).

Ripe, black cherry on the nose with subtle spicy notes. Juicy black and red fruit and spice on the with gentle tannins. A compact, round body.