Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC | Heinrich

Fruit comes from old vineyards on the Leithaberg slopes in Jois, Winden and Breitenbrunn that face the Neusiedlsee. The result is an elegant and lively wine, bursting with bright cherry, peppery spice and fine, dusty tannins.

Region:

Burgenland

Appellation:

Leithaberg

Variety / Blend:

Blaufränkisch:

Climate:

Warm continental

Soils:

Fossil-rich limeston, calcareous sandstone, schist

Farming:

Biodynamic

Altitude:

100-200 metres

Fermentation:

Indigenous yeasts in wooden vats, 3 weeks macerating on skins post fermentation

Ageing:

Aged for 20 months in 500 litre old oak barrels