2022

St. Georgen - Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC

Qualitätswein, Sankt Georgen

Organic Farming

Vineyard Management

Shell limestone and mica schist - south-east orientation - vines up to 40 years old - soft pruning - organic compost

Cellar

Hand-picked - 18 days on the skins - spontaneous fermentation and malolactic fermentation - 16 months in 500 litre oak barrels - 3 months bottle ageing after bottling

St. Georgen - Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC

Profile and Characteristics

Blackberry - pepper - dark chocolate - lively acid structure - pithy tannin - mineral, salty finish

Awards

The Wine Enthusiast
92
A la Carte
93+
Falstaff
93
James Suckling
91
Vinous Media
91
Vinaria awards
***
Decanter
90

Varietal
Blaufränkisch
Flavor
dry
Alcohol
12.5 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
6.5 g/l
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2031
St. Georgen - Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC