Vineyard Management

The vineyards are located at about 200m above sea level on the Föllikberg. Characterized by clayey black earth on Leitha limestone, the south-east facing position lies at the foot of the Leitha Mountains. The vines are about 30 years old. Dry Farming – Organic Compost – Cover Crop – Gentle Pruning

Cellar

The grapes are harvested by hand and then destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place in a wooden fermentation vessel, and the mash cap is submerged at regular intervals. After 12 days, the wine is pressed and continues fermentation in used 500l barrels made of Leitha oak. After racking, the wine is stored in the Leithaberg oak barrels for another 18 months.

Großhöflein - Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC

Profile and Characteristics

In the glass, the wine shows black cream, blackberry and black pepper. Some nougat and dark chocolate underline these aromas. Juicy and fresh, the wine is carried by a balanced tannin and an elegant acidity structure. It is a wonderful accompaniment to food, especially with hearty meat and mushroom dishes.

Varietal

Blaufränkisch

Flavor

dry

Alcohol

13 %

Residual Sugar

1 g/l

Acid

5.5 g/l

Drinking Temperature

16 - 18 °C

Optimum Drinking Year

2025 - 2032