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Blaufränkisch, "Leithaberg", Heinrich - 2018

Name: Blaufränkisch, "Leithaberg", Heinrich
Brand: Heinrich
SKU: 48345
Price: 29.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 48345 750 mL

Old vine Blaufränkisch from the slopes of Leithaberg in Jois, Winden and Breitenbrunn. This earthy, savory and spicy dry red is medium-bodied, and has aromas of dark fruit, forest floor, ground pepper, and dried herbs. Aged for 38 months in amphorae and used 500L oak barrels. Pair with roast chicken in tamari mushroom sauce.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

Austria

Region

Burgenland

Sub-Region

Neusiedlersee-Hügelland

Producer

Heinrich

Grape Variety

Blaufränkisch

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Glossary

Blaufränkisch

Germans call it Lemberger, Austrians call it Blaufränkisch; let's call the whole thing off. What's important is that this black grape variety produces spicy wines with good tannins and firm acidity, similar to one of the crus of Beaujolais; in fact, until recently, Blaufränkisch was believed to be Gamay. These are often ageworthy wines, and they're some of the best things coming out of Austria these days.

Austria

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