The concentrated power of the sun in every grape is what Jacqueline Klein captures in her wines. In northern Burgenland, surrounded by windmills, farmland, and the picturesque countryside around Andau, the hottest place in Austria, are the winemaker's sustainably cultivated vineyards. Here, her vines flourish to produce exquisite, full-bodied wines of exceptional style. This terroir is made for red wine!
The leading grape variety is the autochthonous Zweigelt, which is used both as a single variety and as a cuvée. Due to climate change, the trend is towards international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. This is also reflected in the restructuring of the vineyard, where in recent years, more Cabernet varieties have been planted, which are better able to cope with prolonged drought due to their small, loose berry clusters and robust skin.
The reds are mostly matured in French oak barrels, where a variety of toasting variants are carefully selected depending on the vintage and maturity. This is how Klein makes wine.
