Wine Description

Heulichin is our characterful cuvée of Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zweigelt – named after the historic name of Großhöflein, first recorded in 1153. The grapes come from top sites along the Leithagebirge, are hand-harvested and carefully matured in high-quality barrels. Dark fruit, spice and structure shape a complex, powerful wine with ageing potential. A clear commitment to origin, craftsmanship and tradition.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby garnet with violet reflections and subtle brightening at the rim. Fresh blackberry jam, black cherries, and a hint of herbal spice. Complex and juicy with dark berry fruit, firm, supporting tannins, mineral notes, a touch of nougat – a finely spiced food companion. Tasted by Peter Moser, Falstaff

Food Pairing

A perfect match for game, lamb or braised beef – hearty dishes highlight the wine’s structure. Recipe tip: Seared venison loin with celery purée and red wine jus. Serving suggestion: For young vintages, open or decant a few hours in advance and serve at 16–18 °C in a large red wine glass.

Wine Type

Still wine | red | dry

Alcohol

13.5 %

Residual Sugar

1 g/l

Acid

5.6 g/l

Certificates

vegan

Allergens

sulfites

Drinking Temperature

16 - 18 °C

Aging Potential

high

Optimum Drinking Year

2025 - 2032

Award

Falstaff:

93 points

Vineyard

Vineyard Site

Burgenland, Austria's sunniest wine-growing region, impresses with its diversity and quality. Famous for full-bodied red wines, elegant white wines and fine sweet wines, it combines tradition and innovation in a picturesque landscape.

Origin

Austria, Burgenland

Quality grade

Qualitätswein

Site

Burgenland

Normal Classification

Regionswein

Varietal

Blaufränkisch 20 % | 6 - 15 years

3300 liter/ha

Cabernet Sauvignon 60 % | 34 years

2500 liter/ha

Zweigelt 20 % | 21 - 22 years

6000 liter/ha

Weather / Climate

Climate

pannonic

Average Hours of Sun per Vintage

2102 hours

Average Rainfall Per Vintage

673 mm

Rainfall 2022

421 hours

Sunshine 2022

2179 hours

Vintage description

The 2022 vintage was characterized by a warm, dry spring and a hot summer with occasional heat waves. Thanks to timely rainfall in August, the vines were able to complete their ripening process well. The harvest began somewhat earlier than average and yielded healthy, aromatically concentrated grapes with good acidity. Especially in the higher elevations of the Leitha Mountains, balanced conditions were found for elegant, mineral wines. Overall, the 2022 vintage promises wines with finesse, aging potential, and regional expression.

Harvest and Maturing

The grapes for this wine are harvested separately by variety and location. The selective harvest of the ripe, healthy grapes is done exclusively by hand. In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed. The natural, alcoholic fermentation and maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks and lasts two to four weeks. During this time, the mash is pumped over (remontage) two to four times a day to release the valuable ingredients (color, tannin) from the skins. Further maturation and malolactic fermentation takes place in small oak barrels. We let the young wine rest for as long as possible without intervention (racking, sulfurization). After around 22 months of barrel aging, the individual barrels are blended and stored in stainless steel tanks until bottling. In order to retain as much of the wine's original freshness and character as possible without "clouding" future enjoyment, this wine is only subjected to a light, clarifying filtration during bottling.

Harvest

handpicked | September 19 - October 5

Fermentation

spontaneous

Malolactic Fermentation

yes

Mash Fermentation

complete destemming | stainless steel tank | 2 - 4 week(s)

Filter

filtered | coarse

Sulfur Added

yes

Maturing

40 % | small oak barrel | 500 L | new barrel

60 % | small oak barrel | 500 L | used barrel | 22 month(s)

Bottling

natural cork | Aug. 21, 2024 | 1224 x 0.75 L | Lot Number: L N19838/24

natural cork | Aug. 21, 2024 | 30 x 1.5 L | Lot Number: L N19838/24

Product Codes

Prüfnummer

N19838/24

EAN

9120041300035

EAN

9120041300424

Winery

The Wagentristl winery in Burgenland, in the Leithaberg region, is a family-run business with a long tradition. Generations of the family combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to produce high-quality wines full of character. The diversity of grape varieties and the special terroir of the Leithaberg are reflected in elegant and authentic wines that stand for quality and closeness to nature.