The red wine Hill 1, vintage 2009 from the winery Weingut Leo Hillinger has been rated in 2011 with 93 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Zweigelt, Syrah, Merlot, Blaufränkisch from the region Leithaberg in Austria.
Tasting Notes
Garnet in colour, dark core, purple rim. Black berryish fruit, subtle herbal savouriness, smoky-mineral nuances, some graphite, dark nougat, very multi-faceted bouquet. Full-bodied, pronounced fruit texture, blackberry confit, well-integrated tannins, fine acidity, sticks well, orange aftertaste, a full-bodied food wine with good ageing potential.
More about the tastingDark ruby-garnet color, dark core, violet rim. Black berry fruit underpinned by delicate herbal spice, smoky-mineral nuances, a hint of graphite, dark nougat, a very multifaceted bouquet. Full-bodied, with a texture rich in extract sweetness; black berry jam; well-integrated tannins; a fine arc of acidity; lingers well; orange notes in the finish; a full-bodied wine that pairs well with food; good aging potential.
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