Origin

Austria, Burgenland, Leithaberg

Quality grade

Leithaberg DAC

Site

Leithaberg DAC

Normal Classification

Regionswein

Site Type

hilly land

Varietal

Blaufränkisch | 3 - 35 years

2100 - 4000 liter/ha

Sea Level

116 - 356 m

Soil

limestone from Leitha

slate

loam

Vineyard Site

On the limestone and slate soils of the 2,995 hectare Leithaberg-DAC area, not only great white wines (Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Neuburger and Grüner Veltliner) but also top-class mineral Blaufränkisch wines thrive.

Weather / Climate

Climate

pannonic

Average Hours of Sun per Vintage

2102 hours

Average Rainfall Per Vintage

673 mm

Rainfall 2023

786 mm

Sunshine 2023

2084 hours

Cellar

The grapes for this wine are harvested separately according to 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 three to four weeks. During this time, the mash is pumped over two to four times a day (remontage) to release the valuable ingredients (color, tannin) from the skins. Further development and malolactic fermentation takes place in large and small oak barrels. After a year of barrel aging, the base wines are blended, clarified/filtered and stored in stainless steel tanks until bottling.

Harvest

handpicked

Fermentation

spontaneous

Malolactic Fermentation

yes

Sulfur Added

yes

Mash Fermentation

destemmed and squashed | stainless steel tank | 3 - 4 week(s) | 30 - 32 °C

Filter

filtered | fine

Maturing

40 % | large wooden barrel | 2000 L | 12 month(s)

60 % | small wooden barrel | 500 L | 12 month(s)

Bottling

screw cap

Data

Wine Type

Still wine | red | dry

Alcohol

13 %

Residual Sugar

1 g/l

Acid

5.3 g/l

Certificates

vegan

Allergens

sulfites

Drinking Temperature

16 - 18 °C

Aging Potential

medium

Optimum Drinking Year

2026 - 2029

Product Codes

Prüfnummer

N09856/24

EAN

9120041300134

EAN / carton 6

9120041300226

Wine Description

Our Blaufränkisch impresses with its strong fruitiness and complex aromas of dark berries and a fine spiciness. On the palate it is well structured, with a balanced acidity and gentle tannins. An expressive wine that perfectly showcases the style of the Leithaberg wines.

Tasting Notes

Crunchy cherry-chocolate aroma, vital, densely woven, mineral undertones, fine herbal spice, great fruit transparency, lots of bite, good length, stimulating (tasted by Uwe Schögl, Vinaria)

Food Pairing

This Blaufränkisch goes perfectly with hearty dishes such as grilled meat, game or beef in intense sauces. It also ideally complements braised or spicy stews, which underline its complexity and structure. The wine also shows its strengths with strong cheeses such as hard cheese or mature mountain cheese.

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.