Kollwentz

Blaufränkisch Leithakalk

Name: Blaufränkisch Leithakalk
Brand: Kollwentz
SKU: KOLBLL18SO
Price: 25.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

£25.95

Kollwentz's Blaufränkisch Leithakalk 2018 comes from the heart of vineyards Haussatz and Setz. It delivers harmonious fruit and sweet spice, followed by a palate of dark berry fruit and complexity from nicely judged, restrained oak ageing. A great wine for an evening in.

At a glance

Type: Red

Style: Full Bodied, Bold Reds

Grape: Blaufränkisch

ABV: 14.0%

Production: Organic

Producer: Kollwentz

Region: Leithaberg

Bottle size: 75cl

Vintage: 2018

Blaufränkisch is Burgenland´s traditional grape variety. It thrives well in the Pannonian climate on the southern slopes of the Leithagebirge with their calcareous loam soils.

This Blaufränkisch comes from the heart of vineyards Haussatz and Setz. These are south and southeast facing, with sandy loam soils. This part of the Leithagebirge covers elevations of 180m to 200m.

All the grapes are selectively hand harvested at a yield of 40hl/ha. The wine is fermented on skins followed by extended maceration for 3 to 4 weeks. The wine is then aged for 18-21 months in small barrels of French oak, before being bottled unfiltered.

ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 14.0% vol
Acid: 5.6 g/l
Residual sugar: 1.0 g/l

On the nose the wine delivers well-defined and ripe dark fruit, with complex notes of sweet spice. This is all followed by a palate of dark berry fruit and complexity from nicely judged, restrained oak ageing. A great wine for an evening in.

Body:

Light

Bold

Sweetness:

Dry

Sweet

Acidity:

Soft

Acidic

Perfect companion to a range of pâtés and meat dishes.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Discover the wines of the Kollwentz family, producing superb Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt from 25 hectares of vineyards in the Leithaberg Hills, Burgenland in eastern Austria. Find out more.