Triebaumer Zweigelt Rust

From the historic lakeside town of Rust in Austria’s Burgenland, Günter and Regina Triebaumer’s Zweigelt Rust is a benchmark example of the variety’s charm and precision. The Triebaumer family has cultivated vines here for generations, working the region’s mineral-rich, loamy soils that slope gently toward Lake Neusiedl. This natural amphitheater creates ideal growing conditions with warm days, cool nights, and a stabilizing influence from the lake’s microclimate that allow the Zweigelt grape to ripen fully while retaining its lively acidity. After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes are destemmed, fermented in stainless steel to preserve purity, and aged in large, neutral oak casks that lend texture and subtle spice without masking the fruit. In the glass, Zweigelt Rust shows a vivid garnet color and bursts with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, and red plum, accented by notes of violet, licorice, and a touch of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant, with supple tannins and a bright, juicy core of red fruit carried by fresh acidity. Hints of earth and baking spice emerge on the finish, grounding the wine in its Burgenland origins. Balanced and versatile, it captures the variety’s playful brightness while maintaining an underlying seriousness and sense of place. This is a wine that shines across the table: ideal with charcuterie, roasted poultry, or pork tenderloin, and equally compelling with richer vegetarian fare such as lentil stew or mushroom risotto. Triebaumer Zweigelt Rust is both a testament to the family’s long-standing craftsmanship and a reminder of how elegant, expressive, and food-friendly Austrian reds can be.