Hans Igler Blaufränkisch Hochberg Mittelburgenland DAC 2006

3 Awards

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

5,3 %o g/l

Age of vines

10-20 years

Harvest

KMW: 20°; Yield per hectar: 40-45 hl

Vinification

Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks at ca. 28-30° C, maceration time of 10 days; Ageing: 12 months partly in large wooden casks, partly in barriques

Wine description

“This Blaufränkisch is dark ruby red in colour with a fruity and spicy blackberry nose which continues on the palate. A wonderfully fruity and spicy palate combined with elegantly integrated tannins make for a typical Blaufränkisch with a prolonged finish.”

1 Links

• Datenblatt: blaufraenkisch hochberg mittelburgenland dac 2008_2006.pdf