Blaufränkisch Hochberc Mittelburgenland - Weingut Gesellmann

The Blaufränkisch Hochberc Mittelburgenland from the hand of Weingut Gesellmann in Burgenland reveals a dense, purple-red color in the wine glass. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals high viscosity, which shows in church windows on the glass rim. This varietal Austrian wine displays wonderfully expressive notes of sour cherries and blackberries in the glass. Added to this are hints of licorice, vanilla and cedarwood.

This wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with only 1 gram of residual sugar. As one would expect from an icon wine segment, this Austrian, despite all its dryness, naturally enchants with the finest balance. Aroma simply does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. Powerful and multi-layered, this fleshy red wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to its distinctive acidity, the Blaufränkisch Hochberc Mittelburgenland appears impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Burgenland wine-growing region is ultimately distinguished by a remarkable length.

Vinification of the Blaufränkisch Hochberc Mittelburgenland from Weingut Gesellmann

The basis for the powerful Blaufränkisch Hochberc Mittelburgenland from Burgenland is grapes of the Blaufränkisch variety. The Blaufränkisch Hochberc Mittelburgenland is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Austrian exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures follows. After fermentation, the wine is aged for several months in French oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Blaufränkisch Hochberc Mittelburgenland from Weingut Gesellmann

Enjoy this organic red wine from Austria ideally at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine to duck breast with sugar snap peas, boeuf bourguignon or stuffed bell peppers.

Awards for the Blaufränkisch Hochberc Mittelburgenland from Weingut Gesellmann

This wine from Burgenland not only convinces us; well-known wine critics have also honored it with 90 points and more. Among the ratings for the 2018 vintage are

• A La Carte - 98 points
• Falstaff - 97 points

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