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2016 Taranis

Weingut Welkovits

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The red wine Taranis, vintage 2016 from the winery Weingut Welkovits has been rated in 2018 with 91 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon from the region Leithaberg in Austria.

Tasting Notes

91

Tasting from 25.11.2018

Dark ruby, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Black berry fruit with tobacco undertones, a hint of dried plum, subtle herbal savouriness, candied orange zest. Juicy, nuances of blackberry confit, fresh cherry, integrated tannins, pleasant acidity, mineral, salty finish.

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Region: Leithaberg, Austria

Winery: Weingut Welkovits

Category: Red Wine

Grape Variety: Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2016

Expansion: partial barrique

Alcohol Level: 14.5%

Price: 10 - 20 €

Region

Leithaberg, Austria

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Winery Weingut Welkovits

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Weingut Welkovits

Wiesengasse 2
7012 Zagersdorf
Österreich
+43 (664) 6516180
[email protected] www.welkovits.at

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