Hillinger Hillside Red 2019

60% Syrah, 10% Merlot, 30% Zweigelt A dark ruby color with purple rim, the nose showing a combination of fruit and spice of blackberries, raspberries and cherries underlined by black pepper. Topped up with velvet flavor of cloves. On the palate the above flavors are supported by delicate roasted flavors with perfect harmonic acidity. The discreet wooden flavors support the perfect tannin structure lasting in a long finish. Selection of best vineyard sites. 100% destemmed, 20% saignée, temperature controlled spontaneous fermentation for 4 – 5 weeks at 25°C, 1/3 new barrique, 2/3 seasoned barrique for 18 months, 6 months bottle age.