Bläufrankisch, "Autark", Wenzel
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Bläufrankisch, "Autark", Wenzel - 2020

Item # 46198 750mL
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Color
Red
Vintage
2020
Country
Austria
Region
Burgenland
Sub-Region
Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
Producer
Wenzel
Grape Variety
Blaufränkisch
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Production Methods

Organic

Organic

Practicing Organic

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

Tasting Notes

Made entirely from Bläufrankisch grown on limestone soils, this dry red underwent spontaneous fermentation in open vessels. Afterwards, it spent 11 months in used oak barrels. Fresh, medium-bodied, with black fruit and a hint of oak spice, this is a Burgundian take on this native Austrian variety. Pair with braised duck with five spice and scallion pancakes.

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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...

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