OUR FEATURED WINERY FROM AUSTRIA:
Region: Wagram, Donauland
AUSTRIAN wines are winning rave reviews from wine critics, yet the wines are still relatively unknown to most US wine consumers. The Joseph Fritz Winery is a family-owned winery that has been in the Fritz family for five generations; their philosophy is to combine the traditional, established values of a family winery with a modern understanding of wine. They are located on the northern bank of the Danube river, in the Wagram subregion, which has established itself as a premier growing area. Legendary Wine Company is proud to be the first-ever US importer of this award-winning winery.
FRITZ GRÜNER VELTLINER KLASSIK (41363)
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner is Austria's signature grape. Typically dry, fruity, with a touch of white pepper, it is highly acclaimed as the most versatile white wine to pair with food.
Tasting Notes: A refreshing & lively dry white, with crisp citrus, spicy pear & green apple flavors, and pleasant mineral accents. A truly savory wine with an expressive finish.
Food Pairing: Outstanding with almost any food. Perfect with fish, seafood, chicken, pork, ham, sausages, and highly recommended for spicy foods (Asian, Mexican, etc.)
FRITZ BLAUER ZWEIGELT (46224)
Varietal: Blauer Zweigelt (aka Zweigelt), Austria’s most common red wine. Tends to be big, rich, redolent of cherries and displaying a spiciness that sometimes evokes Shiraz.
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby-garnet color, delicate aromas redolent of plum and cherry, poised and balanced on the palate, framed with pleasant tannins, a lingering finish.
Food Pairing: Beef dishes, including spicy beef dishes, BBQ, cheddar, gouda.
FRITZ SANKT (SAINT) LAURENT (41368)
Varietal: St. Laurent is a rare specialty grape that is extremely hard to find in the US, with origins likely going back 300-400 years; it seems to be a crossing of Pinot noir and an unknown grape. The wine bears a bit of resemblance to Pinot noir, often with blackberry strawberry, raspberry, and cherry flavors, and a soft mouth-feel.
Tasting Notes: A velvety dry wine, very refined, with delicate tannins and a silky smooth finish; this friendly and engaging wine has and excellent fruit focus showing cherries and dark berries. Food Pairing: Beef and mushrooms, meats with sauces
FRITZ CHARDONNAY SÄTZEN (46225)
Varietal: Unwooded Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes: Tropical fruits and honey notes on the nose; fresh, lively and racy on the palate, with great finesse; fresh fruit echoes on the refined finish. Crisp with nice minerals underneath and great structure.
Food Pairing: Light appetizers, milder cheese, grilled fish, shrimp.
FRITZ ROTER VELTLINER WAGRAMTERRASSEN (41366)
Varietal: Roter Veltliner, a very old & rare Austrian grape, almost impossible to find in the US, often showing concentrated fruit, yellow apple, plum
Tasting Notes: A complex and exuberant wine; delicate and multi-faceted. Dry, with hints of honey & focused pineapple. Fruity & fragrant; deep mineral & spice notes add depth & balance. A monumental, unforgettable wine.
Food Pairing: Excellent aperitif. Pairs with pork, duck and turkey.
FRITZ PINOT NOIR (46226)
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: Delicious!
Food Pairing: Versatile, like most Pinot Noir