The Polz Zweigelt Steiermark 2018 13 % is a classic Austrian red wine from Styria, made exclusively from the indigenous Zweigelt grape variety. The long-established Polz winery is renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and terroir-focused winemaking. The 2018 Zweigelt is matured in large, second-hand wooden barrels, allowing the wine to develop harmoniously without any dominant woody aromas overpowering the variety’s typical character. This vintage is dry in style and combines a fruit-driven profile with spice, structure and a pleasant drinkability. It is sealed with a practical screw cap.

In the 0.75 l bottle, the Polz Zweigelt 2018 presents itself as a versatile Styrian red wine, suitable both on its own and as an accompaniment to food. The combination of Zweigelt, Styria and traditional ageing in large wooden casks results in a distinctive style with a gentle tannin structure and a well-balanced body. The wine is said to have remarkable ageing potential; the winery itself states that it will be ready to drink in at least ten years’ time. The 2018 vintage thus offers not only immediate drinkability but also the potential to develop further with appropriate storage. Note on alcohol content: For the same vintage, figures of both 13% and, currently, 12.5% are cited; for this article, the figure of 13% is used in line with the product label.