Origin
Austria, Burgenland
Quality grade
Leithaberg DAC
Site
Kleinhöfleiner single vineyard Kirchberg
Normal Classification
Riedenwein
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Blaufränkisch | 64 years
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
180 - 200 m
Soil
calcareous
brown earth
Vineyard Site
We cultivate our oldest 60-year-old Blaufränkisch in this small vineyard located in the Kleinhöflein district of Eisenstadt. For decades, this wine has embodied the top quality of our winery’s red wines and is only vinified in exceptional years. Sloping towards the south, this old, deeply rooted vineyard enjoys the sun from morning to night. An ideal prerequisite for concentrated Blaufränkisch wines full of character.
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | October 5
Fermentation
spontaneous
Maturing
75 % | small wooden barrel | 228 L | used barrel | 17 month(s)
25 % | small wooden barrel | 228 L | new barrel | 24 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork
1111 x 0.75 L
31 x 1.5 L
6 x 3 L
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
14 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
6 g/l
Certificates
bio-organic, AT-BIO-402
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2026 - 2049
Awards
Falstaff
94
Jancis Robinson
17,5
Weinwisser
18,5
A la Carte
96
Gault Millau
19
James Suckling
94
Wine Description
At once elegant and well-structured, this has a wealth of blue- and red-fruit aromas, plus notes of allspice and violets. The fine tannins and lively acidity mean you don’t think for a moment about the 14% alcohol. The crescendo finish is beautifully crafted. Just beginning a long life of delight. From organically grown grapes. (jamessuckling.com)
Food Pairing
Strong, spicy dishes (beef, game)