2012 Leitner Pannobile Rot

The 2012 Leitner Pannobile Red is the most important wine in operation for winery Leitner Gernot. 2012 Leitner Pannobile red is a blend of mainly typical regional varieties. The composition changes from year to year, Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch are however always represented by at least a share of 85%. This wine is characterized by its balance in fruit, smell and taste.

Overall impression: Dark ruby with purple reflexes. Aromas of dark berries, fine herbs and spices. Powerful, dark Schokoanklänge, fine tannins, extract sweet aftertaste, good length and aging potential.

Recommendation: duck breast, roast goose with red cabbage, venison, wild boar steaks.

Grape variety: 53% Zweigelt, 35% Blaufränkisch, 12% St. Laurent
Falstaff Red Wine Guide 2012 (93 points)
Dark ruby with purple reflexes, Water’s Edge. Behavior, fine exotic wood spice, sweet dark berry confit underlaid, nuances of blackberry, subtle herbal spice, multifaceted bouquet. Powerful, some licorice, dark chocolate, present tannins, fine acidity bow, extract sweet aftertaste, is a very good length and aging potential.

Alcohol content: 13.4%
Year: 2011
Quantity: 0.75 liters
Winery: Leitner Gernot
Area: Neusiedlersee