2023
Ried Schildten - Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC
Qualitätswein, Schildten/Kogel
Vineyard
In the topsoil we find clay-rich black earth, but after a few centimeters it becomes sandier and there are massive blocks of shell limestone. In the deeper layers we find crystalline schist. At an altitude of approximately 180m, the vineyard is largely south-facing.
Dry Farming – Organic Compost – Cover Crop – Gentle Pruning
Cellar
The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed, crushed and fermented on the mash for 21 days in a wooden cask. After pressing, the wine is filled into 500l barrels made of Leithaberg oak. Here it undergoes malolactic fermentation and is allowed to mature for another 18 months.
Tasting Note
On the nose, the wine shows dark fruits, such as blackberry and sour cherry, supported by notes of licorice and tobacco. The restrained use of wood brings notes of roasted hazelnuts. On the palate, this powerful wine presents a fresh acidity while the elegant tannins and fine minerality are wonderfully interwoven. The wine pairs well with roast beef, baked porcini mushrooms and hard cheese.
