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Mittelburgenland DAC Blaufränkisch Hochberg 2010

Mittelburgenland DAC, Österreich
Mittelburgenland DAC Blaufränkisch Hochberg
Variety
Blaufränkisch
Quality
Mittelburgenland DAC
Drink
2013-2016+

6 Awards

01/2013
2013
17
17 points
01/2013
2013
15.5
15.5 points
12/2012
2012
86
86 points
12/2012
Rotweinguide 2013
91
91 points
07/2012
Weinguide 2012
90-92
90-92 points
01/2012
2012/2013
3

Vine origins

  • Vineyard

    Hochberg, Altes Weingebirge

    Hochberg – large vineyard site named “Altes Weingebirge”, steepest vineyard in Deutschkreutz at 190m-240m above sea level South-westerly vineyard site, upper layer medium heavy loam and clay soils, moderate limestone content, sandy slopes, good water retention ability, ideal conditions for perfect physiological ripeness.

Analytical data

Alcohol
13,5% vol
Sugar
1,2 g/l, dry
Acid
5,6 g/l

Age of vines

11-26 years

Harvest

20,5° KMW; Yield per hectare: 40-45 hl

Vinification

Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks at ca. 28-30° C, maceration time of 10 days; Ageing: 15 months partly in large wooden casks and partly in used barriques

Wine description

“Blaufränkisch Hochberg is medium ruby-garnet red in colour with violet reflexes and hints of cherry confiture, dried fruit and orange zest. Medium complexity, red berry notes, good tannins, chocolatey finish, offers uncomplicated drinking pleasure.”

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