Producer: Genießerhof Haimer - Weinviertel DAC
Wine: 2024 Sweigelt Red
Varietal: 100% Zweigelt
Tasting Notes: "Light and juicy, showing bright red fruit and plush texture. The finish is long and linear, with a gentle, approachable style" - Wine Enthusiast
Bright cherry fruit, soft tannins, and a silky finish—Austria’s beloved red in its purest form.
Food: Zweigelt offers versatile, food-friendly charm, making it a natural partner for both light and hearty dishes. Its bright red-fruit notes and gentle spice shine with grilled or barbecued meats, roasted pork, duck, and poultry, while its lively acidity stands up beautifully to tomato-based dishes and stews. For lighter fare, it complements pasta—especially those in tomato sauces—along with cold meats and cheeses like goat cheese or Gouda. Whether paired with simple plates or richer, comfort-driven meals, Zweigelt adapts effortlessly and elevates every bite.
Cellaring: Drink now
Genießerhof Haimer
Weinviertel (Lower Austria)
Nestled in the heart of Niederösterreich, Geniesserhof Haimer has been crafting elegant, harmonious, and balanced wines with remarkable finesse and low alcohol for over three centuries. The estate’s story begins in the 1600s, when the founder and great-grandfather laid the groundwork by building the first stone press in the region. His pioneering spirit was carried on by his son, who introduced grafted vines and was one of the first in Austria to bottle his production—starting with the 1932 vintage.
At the heart of the estate’s vineyards lies Loess soil—a fine, mineral-rich sediment known for its exceptional water retention and drainage. This makes it ideal for cultivating Grüner Veltliner, which thrives here with rigorous winter pruning and precise spring training.
Each vine is treated with varietal-specific care through the growing season, including targeted foliage management and carefully timed harvesting to capture peak ripeness. Grapes are processed gently, then aged in stainless steel tanks followed by neutral oak barrels, ensuring purity of flavor and varietal expression.
The region around Weinviertel is one of Austria’s most distinctive wine and agricultural areas, located in the northeastern part of the country within the state of Lower Austria, close to the Czech border.At its heart is the broader wine-growing area known as the Weinviertel, which is actually Austria’s largest wine region. It has a gently rolling landscape rather than steep mountains, with wide fields, vineyards, and small villages spread across open countryside.
