Origin
Austria, Burgenland
Quality grade
Leithaberg DAC
Site
Ried Setz
Normal Classification
Riedenwein
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Blaufränkisch | 48 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 5
Fermentation
spontaneous
Maturing
oak barrel | 228 L | used barrel | 17 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork
1536 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
5.8 g/l
Certificates
bio-organic, AT-BIO-402
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2025 - 2049
Awards
Falstaff
93
Jancis Robinson
16
Gault Millau
18
James Suckling
93
Wine Description
Elegant and polished with a very attractive interplay of fine tannins and red fruits, this is an excellent, medium-bodied blaufrankisch. In the finish, the plush tannins build nicely. Still really fresh, the 14% alcohol almost invisible. Should age well due to the very good harmony. From organically grown grapes. (jamessuckling.com)
Food Pairing
Strong, spicy dishes (beef, game)