Plachen Blaufränkisch - Triebaumer

The highly rated Plachen Blaufränkisch from the Burgenland wine-growing region presents itself in a bright purple-red color in the glass. The bouquet of this red wine from Burgenland delights with hints of sour cherry, blueberry, plum and redcurrant. If we trace the aromas further, cherry, juniper berry and nut are added.

On the palate, the Plachen Blaufränkisch from Triebaumer starts off pleasantly aromatic, fruity and balanced. There is dry and really dry. This red wine belongs to the latter group, as it was bottled with only 2 g of residual sugar. On the palate, this balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety and dense texture. Thanks to its lively fruit acidity, the Plachen Blaufränkisch is exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this very mature red wine from the Burgenland wine-growing region, more precisely from Leithaberg / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland, is convincing with a good aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the soils dominated by clay and silicate rock.

Vinification of the Plachen Blaufränkisch from Triebaumer

This red wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Blaufränkisch. Only the best grapes were used for this wonderfully balanced single-varietal wine from Triebaumer. In Burgenland, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of clay and silicate rock. The berries for this red wine from Austria are harvested exclusively by hand when they are perfectly ripe. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Plachen Blaufränkisch can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for a few months.

Dining recommendation for the Triebaumer Plachen Blaufränkisch

This red wine from Austria is best enjoyed at 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to duck breast with sugar snaps, vegetable couscous with beef rissoles or braised chicken in red wine.

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