Blaufränkisch, "Vom Kalk", Markus Altenburger - 2019

Name: Blaufränkisch, "Vom Kalk", Markus Altenburger
Brand: Altenburger
SKU: 44997
Price: 15.19 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 44997 750mL

The Altenburger family has practiced viticulture in Jois since the 16th Century. At the estate's current helm is Markus, who has taken a much more harmonious stance with its environs. Shell limestone and mica schist soils enrich his Blaufränkisch vines, and from these he makes this entry level dry red. Medium-bodied with black fruit, savory, and mineral notes. Pair with beef and eggplant with plenty of urfa biber.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

Austria

Region

Burgenland

Producer

Altenburger

Grape Variety

Blaufränkisch

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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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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