Vulcano

WINE DESCRIPTION

2017

30 years of Vulcano with the 2017 vintage !

"Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate rim brightening. Fine blackberries, a touch of nougat, some candied orange zest, cocoa nuances, cassis notes echo. Juicy, tight, integrated tannins, fine spice, red berry cherry fruit on the finish, fresh bouquet, already drinking well."
Falstaff Wine Guide 2019/2020

State control number: E 2908/19
Total alcohol: alc. 14,0 vol.%
Acidity: 5,9 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
Grape varieties: 40% Blaufränkisch, 22% Zweigelt, 25% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 20 – 35 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 50 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: ca. 14 days
Ageing: 18 month in barrique barrels

2016

"Powerful ruby garnet, violet reflections, broader rim brightening. Delicate tobacco notes, dark forest berry fruit, cherries, delicate hints of candied orange zest. Medium complexity, red berry texture, fine tannins, salty finish, a multi-faceted food companion."
Falstaff 2018/2019
92 Points

State control number: E 2954/18
Total alcohol: alc. 13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,6 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
Must scale: 21,0°
Grape varieties: 40% Blaufränkisch, 15% Zweigelt, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 20 – 35 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectares: 35 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: approx. 30 days
Ageing: 15 months barrique (of which 30% new wood)

2015

"Deep dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate rim brightening. Black berry fruit, a touch of noble wood, nuances of licorice and cassis, some orange zest. Taut, dark cherry, integrated tannins, minearl touch, fresh acidity, fine spicy finish."
Falstaff 2017/2018
91 Points
4 star rating in Vinaria 2017/2018

State control number: E 2935/17
Total alcohol: alc. 13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,8 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
KMW: 21°
Grape varieties: 50% Blaufränkisch, 20% Zweigelt, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 19 – 34 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectares: 35 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months barrique (of which 30% new wood)

2014

"Der Vulcano präsentiert sich in deinem dunkeln Ziegelrot. The nose reveals elegant wild berries and hints of black berry fruit. On the palate, the tannins are juicy and elegant, with a pleasant spiciness."
Clemens Reisner

State control number: E 3494/16
Total alcohol: alc. 13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,4 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
KMW: 21°
Grape varieties: 50% Blaufränkisch, 20% Zweigelt, 10% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 18 – 33 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectares: 35 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months barrique (of which 30% new wood)

2013

"Fresh spice on the nose, thuja, moss. Supple, decent pressure on the palate and definitely salty. Elegance and power combine beautifully here, nice length, density and spice."
wine. pur: Best of Austria 2015

State control number: E 3705/15
Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,6 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
KMW: 21°
Grape varieties: 50% Blaufränkisch, 20% Zweigelt, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 17 – 32 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectares: 35 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months barrique (of which 30% new wood)

2012

"Round, ripe chocolate notes with juicy fruit, very precise, the basic product: the grapes come out well. Impressively fresh and spicy, full of vitality: simply solid!"
wine.pure: Best of Austria 2014

State control number: E 3656/14
Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 6,0 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
KMW: 21°
Grape varieties: 50% Blaufränkisch
20% Zweigelt
20% Merlot
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine age: 16 – 31 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 35 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months in barrique barrels (of which 30% new wood)

2011

"Our Vulcano presents itself dark - ruby red, with violet reflections, dark forest berries, fine nougatan hints in the nose, powerful, dense and elegant on the palate. The well-integrated, ripe tannins and the compact body result in a wine with a lot of expression, complexity and excellent storage potential."

State control number: E 3501/13
Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 6,0 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
KMW: 21,5°
Grape varieties: 50% Blaufränkisch, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Zweigelt, 20% Merlot
Vine age: 15 – 30 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectares: 35 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months barrique (of which 30% new wood)

2010

"A very finessed, compact, bundled Vulcano. Ripe tannin and acidity, a bit leaner than last year, but incredibly finesse-rich and animating. Upscale drinking pleasure!" "Best of Austria 2012" Wein.pur

Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,6 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
KMW: 20,5°
Grape varieties: 55% Blaufränkisch, 20% Zweigelt, 13% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon“
Vine age: 15 – 30 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectares: 35 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months barrique (of which 30% new wood)

2009

"This wine presents dark ruby red, with violet reflections, with ripe berry fruit, fine nougat touch on the nose, dark berry fruit, substantial and elegant on the palate. The well-integrated, ripe tannins and the powerful body result in a wine with a lot of expression, complexity and excellent storage potential. "

Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,6 ‰
Residual sugar: 0,9 g
KMW: 21°
Grape varieties: 60% Blaufränkisch, 20% Zweigelt, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Vine age: 15 – 30 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectares: 35 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months barrique (of which 30% new wood)

2008

"This wine presents itself dark ruby red with a beautiful fruit, fine toasted aromas on the nose, finesse, fruit and elegance on the palate. The well-integrated, ripe tannins and the powerful body result in a wine with a lot of expression, complexity and excellent storage potential. "

State control number: E 3139/10
Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,6 ‰
Residual sugar: 0,9 g
KMW: 21°
Grape varieties: 55% Blaufränkisch, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zweigelt, 10% Merlot
Vine age: 15 – 30 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 38 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months in barrique barrels (of which 50% are new wood)

2007

"This wine presents itself dark ruby red with a beautiful fruit, fine toasted aromas on the nose, finesse, fruit and elegance on the palate. The well-integrated, ripe tannins and the powerful body result in a wine with a lot of expression, complexity and excellent storage potential. "

State control number: E 2386/09
Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,5 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,2 g
KMW: 21°
Grape varieties: 55% Blaufränkisch, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zweigelt, 10% Merlot
Vine age: 15 – 30 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 38 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months in barrique barrels (of which 50% are new wood)

2006

"This wine presents itself dark ruby red with a beautiful fruit, fine toasted aromas on the nose, finesse, fruit and spice on the palate. The compact body and well-integrated, ripe tannins result in a wine with plenty of power, complexity and excellent storage potential. "

Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,4 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,2 g
Must scale: 21,0°
Grape varieties: 55% Blaufränkisch, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 10% Zweigelt
Vine age: 13 + 32 Jahre
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 38 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months in barrique barrels (of which 50% are new wood)

2005

"This wine presents itself dark ruby red with lots of fruit, fine roasted aromas on the nose, finesse, fruit and spice on the palate. The compact body and well-integrated, ripe tannins result in a wine with plenty of power, complexity and excellent storage potential. "

Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,6 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,0 g
Must scale: 21,0°
Grape varieties: 55% Blaufränkisch, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zweigelt, 10% Merlot
Vine age: 13 + 32 Jahre
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 38 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 month in barrique barrels (of which 50% are new wood)

2004

"This wine presents itself dark ruby red with lots of fruit on the nose, finesse, fruit on the palate, powerful body and well-integrated ripe tannins, a wine with a lot of power and excellent storage potential. "

State control number: E 2585/06
Total alcohol: alc.13,8 vol.%
Acidity: 5,6 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,5 g
KMW: 20,5°
Grape varieties: 55% Blaufränkisch, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zweigelt, 10% Merlot
Vine age: 13 + 32 Jahre
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 38 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months in barrique barrels (of which 50% are new wood)

2003

"This wine presents itself dark ruby red with lots of fruit on the nose, finesse, fruit on the palate, powerful body and very well integrated ripe tannins, a wine with a lot of power and excellent storage potential. "

State control number: E 886/05
Total alcohol: alc.14,2 vol.%
Acidity: 5,5 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,6 g
KMW: 21,5°
Grape varieties: 55% Blaufränkisch, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zweigelt, 10% Merlot
Vine age: 13 + 32 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 38 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months in barrique barrels (of which 50% are new wood)

2002

"This wine presents itself dark ruby red with lots of fruit on the nose, finesse, fruit on the palate, powerful body and nicely integrated ripe tannins, a wine with power and excellent ageing potential. "

State control number: E 2981/04
Total alcohol: alc.13,5 vol.%
Acidity: 5,3 ‰
Residual sugar: 1,6 g
KMW: 20,0°
Grape varieties: 55% Blaufränkisch, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zweigelt, 10% Merlot
Vine age: 13 + 32 years
Vineyard sites: altes Weingebirge, Kart
Yield per hectare: 38 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months in barrique barrels (of which 50% are new wood)

2001

"This wine presents a dark ruby color with a spicy fruit nose, finesse fruit on the palate, compact body and nicely integrated soft tannins, a wine with power and good ageing potential. "

State control number: E 1962/03
Total alcohol: alc.13,8 vol.%
Acidity: 5,4 ‰
Residual sugar: 2,6 g
KMW: 20,0°
Grape varieties: 60% Blaufränkisch, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Zweigelt, 5% Merlot
Vine age: 12 + 31 years
Vinyard site: Hochberg, Kart, Neuberg
Yield per hectare: 38 hl
Fermentation: controlled closed in steel tank at about 28-30° C.
Maceration time: about 14 days, followed by biological acid degradation.
Ageing: 15 months in barrique barrels (of which 50% are new wood)