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Goldenits Blaufränkisch, Burgenland

The Blaufränkisch grapes for this wine are grown in the Burgenland wine region close to Lake Neusiedl, which straddles the Austrian-Hungarian border. The soils here are of black earth and stone on a clay base; some of the vines are over 30 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand prior to a temperature-controlled fermentation; ageing takes place for a few months in a mixture of previously used French oak barriques and large wooden barrels. It shows cherry fruit, with a light spice element, the palate being medium-bodied with a smooth finish.

Product code: 35101

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Goldenits Blaufränkisch, Burgenland

Details

Type: Red
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Vintage: 2018
Producer: Goldenits
Primary grape: Blaufränkisch
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 35101

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Expression

Sophisticated, polished, complex reds

Can be very flexible with many cheeses including sheeps’, Morbier, Epoisse, Vacherin, Cheddar
Lighter examples can work with some richer fish dishes
Classic French herbs such as parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Spices should complement and not overwhelm the wine
Game such as duck and boar. Fine cuts of beef. Lean meats such as roe deer or ostrich
Truffle and wild mushroom, jus with redcurrant or similar fruit, Bourguignonne, Chasseur sauces
Some wines, with light tannins, will work with lightly-spiced dishes
Pigeon or duck, walnut and beetroot, smoked- meat salads. Truffle or wild mushroom risotto. Autumn squash

About the Wine

Blaufränkisch

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Blaufränkisch is a blend made from Austria's two signature red grape varieties. It have fine tannins, red fruit characters and some spice. It tends to be planted in warmer vineyard sites.

Flavours:

Allspice
Black Cherry
Black Pepper
Blackberry Bramble
Dark Chocolate

Savouring the taste of the Pannonian climate: Robert Goldenits’ winery is a family-run establishment managing a 29 ha vineyard in Tadten. Ripe and healthy grapes are of paramount importance for the vinification of the Goldenits wines. Practicing sustainable production with attention to protecting nature, vines and soil, Robert aims to keep our environment healthy and fertile for the generations to come, thus he totally refrains from applying insecticides or herbicides.

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The Country

Austria

Grüner Veltliner is the grape to look out for here, making food-friendly, zesty whites in the cooler north-east. The red Zweigelt and Blaufrankisch grapes grown further east produce juicy, light to medium-bodied red wines.

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