Weninger, Ponzichter - NV

Name: Weninger, Ponzichter
Brand: Weninger
SKU: 43012
Price: 21.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 43012 750mL

A lively, complex red blend that's made of Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Franc. Aged for well over a year in 40 year old casks. Ponzichter was a name for the German-speaking minority of winegrowers in the Sopron region.

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$263.52 $237.17/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

Country

Austria

Region

Burgenland

Producer

Weninger

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Zweigelt

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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