Blaufränkisch Ried Reisbühl 2020

Leithaberg DAC, Riedenwein
Blaufränkisch Ried Reisbühl 2020

Wine Description

The Reisbühl vineyard is one of the most valuable in the Leitha Mountains. In this particularly warm, wind-protected, south-eastern location, exceptional grapes ripen for this powerful and mineral Blaufränkisch.

Tasting Notes

Dark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections. dark berry fruit, blackberries, ripe cherries, orange zest, a hint of tobacco, undelined with dark minerals notes Juicy, elegant, tightly woven style, firm, well-integrated tannins, chalky-mineral, shows good length, delicate chocolate touch on the finish.

Food Pairing

Excellent accompaniment to dark meat, pan-fried dishes and game. Younger vintages should be opened or decanted a few hours before consumption. We recommend a large red wine glass.

Wine Type
still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13.5 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
5.4 g/l
Certificates
vegan
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Aging Potential
high
Optimum Drinking Year
2023 - 2030

Vineyard

Vineyard Site
The name of the Ried Reisbühl goes back to the historical term "Reisbühel", meaning an area covered with brushwood (shrubs). The south-facing location is dominated by Leitha limestone.
Origin
Austria, Burgenland, Leithaberg, Kleinhöflein
Quality grade
Leithaberg DAC
Site
Kleinhöfleiner Ried Reisbühl 
Normal Classification
Riedenwein
Varietal
Blaufränkisch | 4 - 13 years
3500 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
175 - 194 m
Soil
calcareous
clayey
loam
limestone from Leitha | sub soil

Weather / Climate

Climate
pannonic
Average Hours of Sun per Vintage
2102 hours
Average Rainfall Per Vintage
673 mm

Harvest and Maturing

The selective harvest of the ripe, healthy grapes is carried out exclusively by hand. In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed. The natural, alcoholic fermentation and maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks and lasts three to four weeks. During this time, the mash is pumped over (remontage) two to four times a day to release the valuable ingredients (color, tannin) from the skins. Further maturation and natural malolactic fermentation takes place in small oak barrels. We let the young wine rest for as long as possible without any intervention (racking, sulfurization). After around 22 months of barrel aging, the individual barrels are blended and stored in stainless steel tanks until bottling. In order to retain as much of the wine's original freshness and character as possible without "clouding" future enjoyment, this wine is only subjected to a light, clarifying filtration during bottling.

Harvest
handpicked | October 6
Grape Sorting
manual
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mash Fermentation
complete destemming | stainless steel tank | 3 - 4 week(s)
Sulfur Added
yes
Maturing
small oak barrel | 500 L | new barrel | 22 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | Aug. 30, 2022 | 642 x 0.75 L | Lot Number: L N21676/22

Product Codes

Prüfnummer
N21676/22
EAN
9120041300264
EAN / carton 6
9120041300462

Winery

The Wagentristl winery in Burgenland, in the Leithaberg region, is a family-run business with a long tradition. Generations of the family combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to produce high-quality wines full of character. The diversity of grape varieties and the special terroir of the Leithaberg are reflected in elegant and authentic wines that stand for quality and closeness to nature.