Origin
Austria, Burgenland
Quality grade
Leithaberg DAC
Site
Kleinhöfleiner single vineyard Kirchberg
Normal Classification
Riedenwein
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Blaufränkisch | 65 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 | September 19
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
1184 x 0.75 L
30 x 1.5 L
6 x 3 L
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13.5 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
5.9 g/l
Certificates
bio-organic, AT-BIO-402
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2027 - 2050
Awards
Falstaff
94
Gault Millau
95
A la Carte
95
James Suckling
94
Wine Description
This has fragrant aromas of pomegranates, rose hips, cinnamon and dried flowers. It’s crisp, bright and medium-bodied with tight-knit tannins and vibrant, spicy fruit. Wonderful finesse. From organically grown grapes. (jamessuckling.com)
Food Pairing
Strong, spicy dishes (beef, game)