2019 Weingut Schwarz The Butcher Cuvee Rot

Weingut Schwarz was founded by Hans Schwarz, originally a true butcher. A vineyard that has been looked after by the family for generations. The Butcher line is set up to represent the Schwarz Weiss and Rot wines. The Butcher wines are all made for their drinkability. The Butcher series is now a serious hype. The great unique outfit and the price/quality make this a very popular wine.

The Weingut Schwarz Butcher Cuvée Rot is a blend of Zweigelt (60%), Blaufränkisch (20%), Merlot (20%) coming from the Austrian Burgenland. The grapes have matured for 12 months in used barrique. In the glass, the Butcher Cuvée Rot has a dark ruby red color with purple/violet shades. In the nose red and dark fruit such as red berries and blackberries but also a bit of nuts, herbs, orange peel and spices. Delicious drinkable with a rich and ripe tannin with some vanilla in the aftertaste. The Cuvee Rot is a very complex elegant wine belonging to one of the better red wines according to the Grandcruwijnen team.