Burgenland Blaufränkisch 'Dürrau' 2015 Weninger

Overview

Intense nose of red fruit, blackberries and blueberries and light wild notes. On the palate there is a full and intense start where red fruit is the protagonist. The touch of wood is well integrated. The wine is quite powerful, counterbalanced by a strong acidity

Details

Denomination of origin	Mittelburgenland DAC
Grape varieties	100% blaufränkisch from 55 year old vines
Vineyard	Dürrau, Horitschon's oldest and most prized vineyard with over 60 years of history. This vineyard is grown on soil composed of silt and iron
Harvest	October.
Vinification	Spontaneous fermentation in large wooden vats. Pressing after 16 days of maceration on the skins
Wood education	The malolactic fermentation takes place in 500 liter barriques, followed by 15 months of maturation in barriques and 10 months in foudres.
Taste impression	Intense nose of red fruit, blackberries and blueberries and light wild notes. On the palate there is a full and intense start where red fruit is the protagonist. The touch of wood is well integrated. The wine is quite powerful, counterbalanced by a strong acidity
Flavor type	Intense and complex
Alcohol	14.10%
Acidity	6.2 grams per liter
Residual sugar	1.0 gram per liter
Serving temperature	14-16°C
Ideal consumption	More than 10 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFO210415
Packaging	Box of 6
Color	Red
Vintage	2015
Country of origin	Austria
Type	Dry Wine
Winemaker	Weninger
Content	750 ml
Style	Rich and complex
Agriculture	Certified biodynamic
Varieties	Blaufränkisch
Seal	Cork
Wineregion Austria	Mittelburgenland
Appellation Austria	Mittelburgenland DAC