Michi Lorenz Zweigelt Klassik Natural Red Wine Organic Biodynamic
The organic and biodynamically farmed fruit was handpicked from estate hillside vineyards 400 meters above sea level in Sausal. Soils are red schist and loam. The wine underwent native yeast fermentation. After 25 days of maceration on the skins, the wine aged in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels with very minimal sulfites added.
The first sniff of this quaffable Zweigelt natural wine is amarena cherries which then leads to vanilla and spice. In the mouth it is fresh with fruit that hides behind the structure and chalky tannins. It has nice texture and a medium slightly bitter finish. It is easy drinking and pairs great with hamburgers.
Awards, Ratings, and Mentions:
- A la Carte, Austria: 91 Points
Type of Wine: Red, Still
Grape(s): Zweigelt
Appellation: Sausal - Styria - Südsteiermark, Austria
Vintage: 2019 | 2020
Alcohol % by Vol: 12%
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The Lorenz family winery dates back to 1524, when the Lorenz farmer grew wine on the south side of the Sausal mountain range, to pay his taxes with it. This is where Michi Lorenz has his farm and winery making natural wines today, in the town of Kitzeck in South Styria. His vineyards are up as high as 620M with some very steep slopes and with slate/schist, which gives the wines a sparse mineral character. Its an area known for making some of the best Sauvignon Blancs in the world. Michi's wines are organic and all vineyards are farmed biodynamically and Demeter certified. All wines are vinified without the addition of yeast, sugar or finings and are given plenty of time to mature.
