Ried Setz Blaufränkisch 2020

Ried Setz Blaufränkisch 2020
AT-BIO-402Leithaberg DAC
Origin
Austria, Burgenland
Quality grade
Leithaberg DAC
Site
Ried Setz
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Blaufränkisch | 47 years
Geografical Orientation
south
Sea Level
160 - 180 m
Soil
black slate
Vineyard Site
Located below the Tatschler vineyard, the Setz vineyard in our winery has a unique feature. It is the only vineyard that has a significant amount of slate. Documented since 1569, grapes with a special aroma grow here. Unlike all our wines grown on Leithakalk, the weathered slate imparts a cool freshness and profound elegance to this wine. The south-facing orientation of the vineyard and the resulting sunlight during long late summer days allow the grapes to ripen optimally until autumn.

Cellar

Harvest
handpicked | October 1
Fermentation
spontaneous
Maturing
oak barrel | 228 L | used barrel | 17 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | 1287 bottles
24 x 1.5 l
6 x 3 l

Data

Wine Type
still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13.5 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
6.3 g/l
Certificates
bio-organic, AT-BIO-402
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2048

Awards

A la Carte
94
Falstaff
93
Gault Millau
18
James Suckling
92

Wine Description

Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate brightening at the edges. Fresh black cherries, subtle nuances of forest berries, delicate herbal spice, underlaid with minerality. Juicy, complex, elegant, dark berry fruit, fine supporting tannins, a hint of mint and dark nougat, good length, has aging potential.