The Red Temptation

A fully mature red wine from the Krug winery – Austrian terroir meets classic Bordeaux-inspired style. This red temptation demonstrates what old vines from the Gumpoldskirchen region are capable of: concentrated fruit, structure, and sheer drinking pleasure all in one.

The Krug winery vinifies this wine from hand-picked, fully ripe grapes from older vines – the reduced number of berries per vine results in a natural concentration that is noticeable in the glass. Gumpoldskirchen, located south of Vienna, is known for its calcareous soils and a warm Pannonian climate, which produces red wines with depth and maturity.

The nose offers dark berry fruits – blackberry, blackcurrant – with a hint of plum. On the palate, a soft chocolate and cocoa note, pleasantly integrated tannins, medium body. The finish is warm and lingering.

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Food: Roast beef fillet, venison goulash, mature mountain cheese or dark chocolate to finish
• Occasion: An uncomplicated evening wine during the week or to accompany a leisurely Sunday roast