Zweigelt “Loach” IGT, Radoar - 2018

Name: Zweigelt “Loach” IGT, Radoar
Brand: Rodoar
SKU: 23037
Price: 32.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 23037 750mL

Zweigelt from the Dolomites that was fermented in chestnut casks and then pressed and matured in 500 liter barrels for 2 years before bottling. Norbert Blasbichler is the 15th generation to run the Radoar estate.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

Italy

Region

Trentino-Alto Adige

Sub-Region

Alto Adige

Producer

Rodoar

Grape Variety

Zweigelt

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Zweigelt

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Trentino-Alto Adige

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Alto Adige

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