Blaufränkisch Reserve 2017
full-bodied
Delivery time
AUT: 3 working days,
GER and CZ: 5 working days
Origin
Ried Gerichtsberg (vineyard location)
Vinification
fermentation on the skins, malolactic fermentation, maturation in used small oak barrels
Drinking temperature
17° C
Food pairing
Classic Beef Wellington with caramelized carrots
Aging potential
2020-2030
Dark wild berry flavour, a hint of freshly-ground coffee powder, juniper, and herbs with long aging potential.
Grape variety facts:
This variety was first documented in the 18th century in Austria. At that time, in what was then Germany, it had the name of Lemberger or Limberger, which was derived from the town of Limberg - today Maissau - in Niederösterreich. In Hungary known as Kékfrankos.